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What must any lease or mortgage for a Bojangles Restaurant site permit in the event of default by the franchisee?

Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Bojangles | | | restaurant at the Premises, and as a requirement thereof, the lease for the Premises must contain |

Landlord and Franchisee agree that the terms contained herein shall supersede any terms to the contrary set forth in the Lease.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of mutual covenants set forth herein, the execution and delivery of the Lease, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Franchisee hereby agree as follows:

    1. Landlord shall deliver to Franchisor a copy of any notice of default or termination of the Lease at the same time such notice is delivered to Franchisee.
    1. Franchisee hereby assigns to Franchisor, with Landlord's irrevocable and unconditional consent, all of Franchisee's rights, title and interests to and under the Lease upon any termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement, but no such assignment shall be effective unless: (a) the Franchise Agreement is terminated, not renewed, or expires without renewal or Franchisor has exercised its option to purchase the Restaurant under the Franchise Agreement, as applicable; and (b) Franchisor notifies the Franchisee and Landlord in writing that Franchisor assumes Franchisee's obligations under the Lease.
    1. Franchisor shall have the right, but not the obligation, upon giving written notice of its election to Franchisee and Landlord, to cure any breach of the Lease and, if so stated in the notice, to also succeed to Franchisee's rights, title and interests thereunder.
    1. Terms of the Lease that relate to or impact this Addendum may not be modified without Franchisor's prior written consent. The Lease may not be assigned by Franchisee without Franchisor's prior written consent.
    1. Franchisee and Landlord acknowledge and agree that Franchisor shall have no liability or obligation whatsoever under the Lease unless and until Franchisor assumes the Lease in writing pursuant to Section 2 or Section 3, above.
  • Bojangles Development Agreement 04/25 6. If Franchisor assumes the Lease, as provided above, Franchisor may, without Landlord's prior consent, further assign the Lease to (a) an affiliate of Franchisor or as part of Franchisor's financing or refinancing of its assets; or (b) to an approved franchisee of Franchisor to operate the Bojangles restaurant at the Premises provided that the following

Lease Addendum

the provisions contained in this Addendum.

criteria are met: (a) Franchisor has an established franchising program for Bojangles restaurants; and (b) the proposed franchisee has met Franchisor's applicable requirements and has executed a franchise agreement with Franchisor. Upon such assignment to a franchisee of Franchisor, Franchisor shall be released from any further liability under the terms and conditions of the Lease.

    1. Landlord and Franchisee acknowledge that if the Franchise Agreement expires (without renewal) or is terminated or not renewed, Franchisee is obligated to de-identify the Premises as a Bojangles restaurant, at its sole cost and expense. Landlord and Franchisee shall permit Franchisor, its employees or agents, to enter the Premises and remove signs (both interior and exterior), décor and materials displaying any marks, designs or logos owned by Franchisor in the event Franchisee fails to timely do so.
    1. Franchisor, its affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns, are intended thirdparty beneficiaries of the provisions of this Addendum.

Copies of any default or termination notices under the Lease shall also be sent to Franchisor by overnight mail to 9432 Southern Pine Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273 Attn: Chief Legal Officer.

WITNESS the execution hereof under seal.

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, any lease for a Bojangles Restaurant site must include specific provisions outlined in the Addendum to Lease Agreement, which is attached as Exhibit D to the Franchise Agreement. These provisions are required for the entire term of the lease, including any renewal terms, unless Bojangles waives this requirement in writing. This requirement ensures that Bojangles has certain rights and protections related to the restaurant location.

Specifically, the lease must allow Bojangles, upon termination, expiration, or non-renewal of the Franchise Agreement, to assume the franchisee's rights, title, and interests in the lease. This assignment is not automatic; Bojangles must notify both the franchisee and the landlord in writing that it is assuming the franchisee's obligations under the lease. Bojangles also has the right, but not the obligation, to cure any breach of the lease. If Bojangles chooses to cure a breach and states so in a notice, it also succeeds to the franchisee's rights, title, and interests under the lease.

Furthermore, the lease terms that relate to or impact the addendum cannot be modified without Bojangles's prior written consent, and the franchisee cannot assign the lease without Bojangles's prior written consent. Bojangles has no liability or obligation under the lease unless and until it assumes the lease in writing. If Bojangles assumes the lease, it can further assign the lease without the landlord's consent to an affiliate or to an approved Bojangles franchisee, provided that the new franchisee meets Bojangles's franchising program requirements and has executed a franchise agreement with Bojangles. Upon such assignment to a new franchisee, Bojangles is released from any further liability under the lease terms.

Finally, the landlord and franchisee acknowledge that if the Franchise Agreement expires (without renewal) or is terminated or not renewed, the franchisee is obligated to de-identify the premises as a Bojangles restaurant at their own cost. The landlord and franchisee must allow Bojangles, its employees, or agents to enter the premises and remove any signs, décor, and materials displaying Bojangles's marks, designs, or logos if the franchisee fails to do so in a timely manner. Copies of any default or termination notices under the lease must also be sent to Bojangles by overnight mail to the specified address.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.