Does Bojangles offer financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
10 Total. We relied on our affiliate's experience in operating Bojangles Express Restaurants and outside sources of consultation to derive our estimates for these additional funds. You should review these figures carefully with a business advisor, a certified public accountant with relevant industry experience and/or your attorney before making any decision to purchase the franchise. We do not offer any financing directly or indirectly for any part of the initial investment.
Source: Item 9 — Initial inventory. The estimate covers initial inventory of products, including food and paper products, and cleaning, office and general supplies for the opening of the Restaurant. (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bojangles does not offer any direct or indirect financing for any part of the initial investment required to open a franchise. This means that prospective franchisees must secure funding through their own means, such as personal savings, loans from financial institutions, or other external sources.
The initial investment for a Bojangles Express Restaurant can range from $778,670 to $1,886,900, excluding real estate acquisition or leasehold costs. This total includes various expenses such as the franchise fee ($20,000), insurance ($5,000 to $21,000), pre-opening salaries and training expenses ($144,550 to $166,500), upfitting costs ($327,000 to $705,000), equipment, furniture, and signage ($231,000 to $702,500), initial inventory ($20,000 to $62,000), utility deposits and business licenses ($220 to $23,500), and additional funds for the first three months of operation ($30,900 to $186,400).
Since Bojangles does not provide financing, franchisees should carefully review these figures with a business advisor, a certified public accountant, and an attorney to fully understand the financial obligations and develop a comprehensive funding strategy. Securing adequate capital is crucial for the successful launch and operation of a Bojangles franchise.