Did Bojangles rely on its affiliate's experience to derive estimates for additional funds?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
12 Total. We relied on our affiliate's experience in operating Bojangles 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
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' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimates for additional funds needed to operate a Bojangles Restaurant are based on the experience of Bojangles' affiliate in operating Bojangles Restaurants, as well as outside sources of consultation. These additional funds are meant to cover ongoing and miscellaneous expenses not covered by sales revenue during the initial three months of business. These expenses include payroll, taxes, insurance, food, paper, supplies, utilities, point of sale system maintenance and support fees, licenses and permits, bank charges, and repair and maintenance expenses.
For a Bojangles Express Restaurant, the estimates for additional funds are also derived from the experience of Bojangles' affiliate in operating Bojangles Express Restaurants and outside sources. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that these figures are estimates, and Bojangles cannot guarantee that franchisees will not incur additional expenses.
The actual costs a franchisee incurs can vary based on factors such as the size of the restaurant, adherence to Bojangles' methods and procedures, the franchisee's management skills, financing costs, local economic conditions, the local restaurant market, prevailing wage rates, competition, and the sales level achieved during the initial period. Bojangles recommends that prospective franchisees carefully review these figures with a business advisor, a certified public accountant with relevant industry experience, and/or an attorney before making a decision to purchase the franchise.
It is also important to note that Bojangles does not offer any direct or indirect financing for any part of the initial investment. Therefore, franchisees must secure their own funding through personal savings, loans, or other financing options. The FDD emphasizes the importance of thorough due diligence and professional consultation to ensure that prospective franchisees are fully aware of the potential financial obligations and risks associated with opening a Bojangles franchise.