Is Bojangles required to disclose the contents of proprietary seasonings, ingredients, and mixes purchased from approved suppliers?

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, while Bojangles will disclose proprietary recipes and preparation methods necessary to operate a restaurant, it is not required to disclose the contents of proprietary seasonings, ingredients, and mixes that are purchased from approved suppliers.

This means that as a franchisee, you will receive the recipes and methods to prepare Bojangles' food items, but you will not be given a breakdown of the specific ingredients within the pre-made seasonings and mixes you are required to purchase from their approved suppliers. This is a fairly common practice in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain control over the quality and consistency of their products.

The FDD also states that franchisees must purchase proprietary seasonings and specially formulated pre-prepared mixes from Bojangles' designated suppliers. This requirement ensures uniformity in taste and quality across all Bojangles locations. Franchisees do not have the option to source these items independently or to learn the exact formulations.

As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand that you will be reliant on Bojangles' approved suppliers for these key ingredients and will not have the ability to alter or substitute them. This reliance also means that Bojangles can change suppliers, potentially impacting costs and requiring you to adapt to new sources.