How long does Bojangles have to review a franchisee's application for site approval?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall review the application for site approval; and within forty-five (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 Franchisee if Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee 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 Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee 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 Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates), including without limitation as related to operational standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bojangles has 45 days to review a franchisee's site approval application. Within this 45-day period after receiving the application, Bojangles will either approve the proposed site or reject it, providing comments explaining the reasons for rejection.
This 45-day review period is crucial for prospective franchisees as it sets the timeline for securing an approved location. Franchisees need to carefully evaluate potential sites to ensure they meet Bojangles' criteria before submitting them for approval. This pre-submission due diligence can help avoid delays and potential rejection by Bojangles.
Bojangles reserves the right to reject a site if the franchisee or its affiliates do not demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness, are not in good standing with existing agreements, or fail to adhere to Bojangles' operational standards. This underscores the importance of maintaining compliance and demonstrating financial stability throughout the franchise process.