How many franchised Bojangles restaurants were divested during the period ending December 26, 2021?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Franchised | Company- Operated | System Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants as of December 26, 2021 | 499 | 277 | 776 |
| Opened during the period | 23 | 12 | 35 |
| Closed during the period | (9) | (11) | (20) |
| Acquired during the period | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Divested during the period | (4) | (1) | (5) |
| Restaurants as of December 25, 2022 | 510 | 281 | 791 |
| Opened during the period | 32 | 11 | 43 |
| Closed during the period | (15) | (3) | (18) |
| Acquired during the period | 4 | - | 4 |
| Divested during the period | - | (4) | (4) |
| Restaurants as of December 31, 2023 | 531 | 285 | 816 |
| Opened during the period | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Closed during the period | (1) | (3) | (4) |
| Acquired during the period | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| Divested during the period | (1) | (19) | (20) |
| Restaurants as of December 29, 2024 | 563 | 266 | 829 |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 4 franchised restaurants divested during the period ending December 26, 2021. This means that the franchisees sold or otherwise transferred their interest in these restaurants back to Bojangles or to another party. This number is part of a broader overview of restaurant activity within the Bojangles system, which includes openings, closures, acquisitions, and divestitures.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the stability and changes within the Bojangles franchise network. While openings indicate growth, divestitures can suggest various factors such as franchisee performance, strategic realignment, or market conditions. It's important to consider this number in the context of the total number of franchised locations (499 as of December 26, 2021) to understand the relative scale of divestitures.
Understanding the reasons behind divestitures can be crucial. Potential franchisees should inquire about the common reasons for divestitures within the Bojangles system. This could involve speaking with current and former franchisees to gain a comprehensive understanding. Furthermore, reviewing the performance and financial health of divested locations, if possible, can offer additional insights.
The FDD data also shows that 1 company-operated restaurant was divested during the same period. This broader view of both franchised and company-operated divestitures provides a more complete picture of Bojangles's overall strategy and network management. Monitoring these trends over multiple years, as presented in the FDD, can help potential franchisees assess the long-term health and stability of the franchise system.