Under what conditions can Bojangles reject a proposed site from a franchisee?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall review the application for site approval; and within forty-five (45) days of Franchisor's receipt of the application, Franchisor shall approve the proposed site or reject the site with comments as to why it was rejected. Franchisor reserves the right to reject any site proposed by Franchisee if Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates): fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness to develop the site and operate the Restaurant, including adequate sources of capital; are not in good standing under this Agreement, any other agreements between Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates) and Franchisor or its affiliates; or fail to adhere to any manuals, policies and/or procedures implemented by Franchisor in connection with other agreements between Franchisor and Franchisee or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Franchisee or its affiliates), including without limitation as related to operational standards.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bojangles has the right to reject a proposed site from a franchisee under specific conditions. Bojangles will review the application for site approval within 45 days of receipt and will either approve the site or reject it with comments explaining the reasons for rejection.
Bojangles reserves the right to reject a site if the franchisee or its affiliates fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness to develop the site and operate the restaurant. This includes having adequate sources of capital. The site can also be rejected if the franchisee or its affiliates are not in good standing under the Franchise Agreement or any other agreements with Bojangles or its affiliates.
Additionally, Bojangles may reject a site if the franchisee or its affiliates fail to adhere to any manuals, policies, or procedures implemented by Bojangles in connection with other agreements, including those related to operational standards. This ensures that all franchisees meet the brand's standards and maintain consistency across all locations. These conditions are put in place to protect the Bojangles brand and ensure the success of its franchisees.