How long does Bojangles take to review a site approval application?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review your application for site approval, and, within 45 days of our receipt of your application, we will either approve or reject the proposed site in our sole discretion with comments concerning the reasons for rejection if applicable. If you do not obtain our approval of a site prior to the site approval deadline in the Franchise Agreement (if you have signed a Franchise Agreement) and the Development Agreement, we have the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement and Development Agreement. We may consider the following factors, among
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, Bojangles will review a franchisee's site approval application within 45 days of receipt. During this review, Bojangles will either approve or reject the proposed site at their discretion, providing comments if the site is rejected.
This 45-day review period is a crucial step for prospective franchisees. Franchisees must carefully evaluate potential sites to ensure they meet Bojangles's criteria before submitting them for approval. These criteria include factors such as population density, traffic counts, visibility, ease of access, parking, demographics, and the presence of nearby traffic generators like shopping centers or schools. Bojangles also considers the potential impact on existing Bojangles restaurants in the area.
If Bojangles does not approve a submitted site, the franchisee cannot develop a restaurant at that location. Furthermore, failure to obtain site approval by the deadline specified in the Franchise Agreement and Development Agreement can result in the termination of both agreements. This underscores the importance of thorough site evaluation and timely submission of the application.
After Bojangles approves a site under a Development Agreement, they will send a site approval letter, which triggers the delivery of the current disclosure document, Franchise Agreement, and related documents. The franchisee must then sign these documents within 30 days of receiving the site approval letter. This entire process highlights the importance of a franchisee's due diligence in site selection and adherence to Bojangles's approval process to avoid potential delays or termination of agreements.