What methods are acceptable for a Bojangles franchisee to submit advertising and promotional plans to the franchisor for approval?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor (through the mail, return receipt requested, electronic mail if the sender has confirmation of a successful transmission or through next business day delivery), for its prior written approval, samples of all advertising and promotional plans and materials that Franchisee desires to use and that have not been prepared or previously approved by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must submit advertising and promotional plans to Bojangles for prior written approval if the materials have not been previously approved or prepared by the franchisor.
The acceptable methods for submission include sending the materials through the mail with return receipt requested, via electronic mail if the sender receives confirmation of successful transmission, or through next business day delivery. This requirement ensures that all advertising by the franchisee is conducted in a dignified manner and conforms to the standards and requirements specified by Bojangles in writing.
This process allows Bojangles to maintain brand consistency and control over its public image. It is fairly standard practice in franchising to require franchisor approval of advertising materials to ensure compliance with brand standards and marketing strategies. A Bojangles franchisee should factor in the time required for this approval process when planning their local advertising campaigns.