Which sections of the Development Agreement, Franchise Agreement, Individual Franchise Agreement, Express Franchise Agreement, and Renewal Franchise Agreement outline the post-termination obligations for a Bojangles franchisee?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Obligation | Section in Development Agreement (DA) Franchise Agreement (FA) Individual Franchise Agreement (IFA) Express Franchise Agreement (EFA) Renewal Franchise Agreement (RFA) | Item in Disclosure Document | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Site selection / acquisition lease | DA: Section IV FA: Not applicable IFA: Section V EFA: Section V RFA: Not applicable | Items 7, 8, 11 and 12 |
| b. | Pre-opening purchase/ leases | DA: Not applicable FA: Section VI.C., F., J., L., M., Q. IFA: Section V.B.-D. VII.E., I., K., L., O. |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the sections outlining post-termination obligations vary depending on the specific agreement. For the Development Agreement, these obligations are detailed in Sections VIII.E.(3)-(5), X.A.(2) and B. The Franchise Agreement's relevant sections are XIV.D.-H., XV, and XVI.A.(2) and B.
For franchisees operating under an Individual Franchise Agreement, post-termination obligations are found in Sections XV.D.-H., XVI. and XVII.A.(2) and B. The Express Franchise Agreement outlines these obligations in Sections XVI.D., XVII and XVIII.A.(2)-(3). Lastly, the Renewal Franchise Agreement addresses post-termination obligations in Sections XIV.D.-H., XV. and XVI.A.(2) and B.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these sections within their specific agreement to understand their responsibilities and liabilities upon termination, which could include restrictions on operating a similar business, confidentiality obligations, and the return of proprietary materials.