After termination or expiration of the Bojangles franchise agreement, what specific actions must a franchisee take to de-identify the restaurant from the Bojangles system, according to the franchise agreement?

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Franchise Agreement expires (without renewal) or is terminated or not renewed, the franchisee is responsible for de-identifying the premises as a Bojangles restaurant. This de-identification must be done at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.

To ensure compliance, the franchisee must allow Bojangles, its employees, or agents to enter the premises to remove any signs (both interior and exterior), décor, and materials that display any marks, designs, or logos owned by Bojangles. This right of entry is specifically for instances where the franchisee fails to promptly de-identify the premises themselves.

This requirement protects Bojangles's brand identity and prevents consumer confusion after a franchise agreement ends. It is a fairly standard clause in franchise agreements across various industries. Franchisees should factor in these potential de-identification costs when considering the financial implications of exiting the Bojangles system, whether through expiration or termination.