What kind of assistance does Bojangles provide to the Developer regarding site selection?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon request by Developer, Franchisor shall provide reasonable site selection assistance and counseling to Developer. Developer shall propose sites for approval by Franchisor on forms or in the manner designated from time to time by Franchisor. A site shall only be submitted to Franchisor after
Developer has carefully evaluated the site, determined that it meets the criteria for Restaurant sites which Franchisor has communicated to Developer, and determined that it may be acquired or leased by Developer. Franchisor shall review the application for site approval; and, within fortyfive (45) days of Franchisor's receipt of the application, Franchisor shall approve the proposed site or reject the site with comments as to why it was rejected. Franchisor reserves the right to reject any site proposed by Developer if Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates): fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness to develop the site and operate the Restaurant, including adequate sources of capital; are not in good standing under this Agreement, any other agreements between Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates) and Franchisor or its affiliates; or fail to adhere to any manuals, policies and/or procedures implemented by Franchisor in connection with other agreements between Franchisor and Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates), including without limitation as related to operational standards.
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Developer must obtain the written approval of Franchisor with respect to the terms of any lease or mortgage with respect to each site to be developed as a Restaurant under this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bojangles offers reasonable site selection assistance and counseling to the Developer upon request. The Developer is responsible for locating a site, securing Bojangles's written approval, and providing a letter of intent or proposed agreement for the site by the Site Approval Deadline outlined in the Development Schedule.
The Developer must carefully evaluate potential sites to ensure they meet Bojangles's criteria and can be acquired or leased. Bojangles will review the site application and either approve or reject it within 45 days, providing comments if rejected. However, Bojangles retains the right to reject a site if the Developer lacks adequate financial resources, operational readiness, or fails to comply with existing agreements or standards.
Furthermore, the Developer must obtain Bojangles's written approval regarding the terms of any lease or mortgage for the site. Within 30 days of site approval, the Developer must notify Bojangles of the closing date if purchasing the site and provide copies of the proposed mortgage or deed of trust. If leasing, the Developer must provide a copy of the proposed lease. Bojangles will then issue an approval or rejection notice with comments within 20 days. The Developer is expected to complete the site acquisition or leasing within 90 days of Bojangles's written approval.