If signing a Development Agreement with Bojangles, what is the minimum number of Restaurants a franchisee must designate for development?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you sign a Development Agreement with us, designate your number of Restaurants, which shall be at least three Restaurants, and your Assigned Area for development of Restaurants (Development Agreement, Section I.A.), and approve or disapprove the specific location of each Restaurant (Development Agreement Section I.A.; Franchise Agreement Section I.A.; Individual Franchise Agreement Section I.A.; Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement Section I.A.).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee signs a Development Agreement with Bojangles, they must designate a minimum of three Restaurants for development. Bojangles will also designate the Assigned Area for the development of these restaurants. The specific location of each restaurant must be approved or disapproved by Bojangles.
This requirement ensures that franchisees who enter into a Development Agreement are committed to a multi-unit expansion strategy. This approach allows Bojangles to expand its brand presence more rapidly and efficiently within a specific geographic area. It also provides the franchisee with the opportunity to develop a significant business operation with multiple revenue streams.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider their financial capacity and operational expertise before committing to a Development Agreement, as it requires a larger initial investment and a more complex management structure compared to opening a single franchise unit. It is important to have a solid business plan and the resources necessary to successfully develop and operate multiple Bojangles restaurants within the agreed-upon timeframe and territory.