What is the transfer fee for a Bojangles restaurant, and when is it due?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer | $5,000 per Restaurant | Payable prior to consummation of transfer. | We have the right to approve all transfers. Payable only if a transfer, alone or together with other previous, simultaneous, or proposed transfers, would have the effect of transferring a controlling interest in you, the Restaurant or in any Development or Franchise Agreement. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must pay a transfer fee of $5,000 per restaurant. This fee is due prior to the consummation of the transfer. Bojangles retains the right to approve all transfers.
This transfer fee is payable only if the transfer, either alone or in conjunction with other previous, simultaneous, or proposed transfers, would result in the transfer of a controlling interest in the franchisee, the restaurant itself, or any Development or Franchise Agreement. This condition suggests that smaller, non-controlling ownership changes may not trigger the fee.
Franchise transfer fees are common in the franchise industry. They typically cover the franchisor's administrative costs of reviewing and approving the transfer, as well as updating records and providing training to the new franchisee. The $5,000 fee for Bojangles appears to be on the lower end compared to some other franchise systems, where transfer fees can sometimes reach tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the brand and the complexity of the transfer.