Under what circumstances is the Addendum to the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement required for Minnesota franchisees executed?

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Addendum to the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement is required for Minnesota franchisees under specific circumstances. This addendum is integrated into the Express Franchise Agreement and is executed simultaneously with it. The key factor determining its necessity is a connection to the state of Minnesota.

Specifically, the addendum is required if (A) the offer or sale of the franchise was made in Minnesota, (B) the franchisee is a resident of Minnesota, or (C) the restaurant will be located and/or operated within Minnesota. These conditions ensure that Minnesota state laws and regulations are appropriately addressed within the franchise agreement.

This addendum modifies certain sections of the standard Express Franchise Agreement to comply with Minnesota law. For example, it ensures that franchisees are not required to waive rights or release liabilities imposed by Minnesota Statute §§ 80C.01 - 80C.22. It also ensures that Bojangles will comply with Minnesota Statutes regarding the franchisee's rights to use proprietary marks and will indemnify the franchisee against losses arising from claims related to the use of these marks. These modifications protect the franchisee's interests under Minnesota law.