How many company-operated Bojangles outlets were operating at the end of 2024?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
INFORMATION**
Table No. 1 Systemwide Outlet Summary For the Years 2022 to 2024
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year1 | Net Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 496 | 507 | +11 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLET AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 77–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the end of 2024, there were 266 company-operated outlets. This is a net decrease of 19 outlets from the start of the year.
The FDD provides a detailed overview of the changes in company-operated Bojangles restaurants over the past three years. In 2024, there were 285 company-operated outlets at the start of the year. Throughout the year, 2 outlets were opened, 1 outlet was reacquired from a franchisee, 3 outlets were closed, and 19 outlets were sold to franchisees.
This information is valuable for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the operational trends of company-owned stores. The decrease in company-operated stores could signal a strategic shift towards more franchised locations, which may impact the level of support and competition franchisees can expect.