How soon before opening the first restaurant under the agreement must a Bojangles developer designate a Designated Operator?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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At least six (6) months prior to opening the first Restaurant under this Agreement, Developer shall designate an individual to serve as the "Designated Operator" of Developer and the Restaurants developed pursuant to this Agreement, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The Designated Operator shall devote full time and best efforts to the supervision and conduct of the Restaurants developed hereunder;
(2) The Designated Operator must attend and successfully complete, to Franchisor's satisfaction, the initial training program offered by Franchisor under the Franchise Agreements for the Restaurants;
(3) The Designated Operator shall execute a Confidentiality Agreement in the form required by Franchisor;
(4) No person shall become a Designated Operator unless approved by Franchisor; and
(5) If the Designated Operator is unable, or elects not to meet his/her obligations under this Agreement, or if, in Franchisor's sole discretion, the Designated Operator no longer qualifies to act as such, Developer shall promptly designate another Designated Operator subject to the same conditions and qualifications listed above.
Developer's replacement Designated Operator must successfully complete the initial training program offered by Franchisor under the Franchise Agreements for the Restaurants within one hundred eighty (180) days after being appointed as Developer's Designated Operator.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer must designate a Designated Operator at least six months before opening their first restaurant under the agreement. This Designated Operator is responsible for the supervision and conduct of the Bojangles restaurants developed under the agreement.
The Designated Operator must meet several conditions, including devoting full-time efforts to the restaurants' supervision, completing Bojangles's initial training program to the franchisor's satisfaction, and executing a confidentiality agreement. The franchisor must approve the Designated Operator, ensuring they meet the required standards and qualifications.
If the Designated Operator cannot fulfill their obligations or no longer qualifies, the developer must promptly appoint a replacement, subject to the same conditions. The replacement Designated Operator has 180 days to complete the initial training program. This requirement ensures that a qualified individual is always in place to manage and oversee the operations of the Bojangles restaurants, maintaining brand standards and operational efficiency.