What is the latest date Franchisee can submit an extension request to Bojangles before a deadline date?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
g Franchisor immediately to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of termination to Franchisee. Time is of the essence.
- (7) Franchisee may submit a written request to Franchisor for an extension of up to six (6) months of the Site Approval Deadline, Construction Commencement Deadline and/or Opening Deadline for the Restaurant. Franchisee must pay Franchisor a lump-sum extension fee in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($2,500.00) when Franchisee submits an extension request to compensate Franchisor for its costs, expenses and lost opportunities related to the proposed extension. Franchisor must receive Franchisee's extension request at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the occurrence of the deadline date. Upon review, Franchisor may grant Franchisee, in Franchisor's sole discretion, an extension of the applicable deadline(s) for a Restaurant. If Franchisor grants an extension on any deadline, Franchisor will determine the length of the extension at its sole option. Franchisor may consider a variety of factors in whether to grant an extension, including the diligence Franchisee has shown in developing the Restaurant. If Franchisor rejects Franchisee's extension request, then Franchisor will refund the extension fee to Franchisee. Extensions do not
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee seeking an extension on deadlines related to site approval, construction commencement, or restaurant opening must submit a written request to Bojangles at least 14 calendar days before the specific deadline. This request must also include a lump-sum extension fee of $2,500.00.
Bojangles retains the sole discretion to grant or deny the extension request. If approved, Bojangles also determines the length of the extension. Factors influencing the decision to grant an extension may include the franchisee's diligence in developing the restaurant. If Bojangles rejects the extension request, the $2,500.00 fee will be refunded to the franchisee.
It's important to note that any extension granted applies only to the specific deadline for which it was requested and does not alter any other deadlines outlined in the franchise agreement. Strict adherence to the original deadlines is considered essential, and failure to meet them could result in a material breach of the agreement, potentially leading to termination by Bojangles.