Under the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement, what is the length of the franchise term?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Provision | Section in Agreement | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| a. Length of the | FA: Section II.A. | FA: term expires at the earlier of 20 years from the |
| franchise term | IFA: Section II.A. | opening of the Restaurant or upon expiration or |
| RFA: Section II.A. | termination of the initial term of lease (if any) of | |
| Restaurant location. | ||
| EFA: Section II | ||
| IFA: term expires earlier of 20 years from the date the | ||
| Restaurant first opens for business or upon expiration or | ||
| termination of the initial term of lease (if any) of | ||
| Restaurant location. | ||
| RFA: term expires earlier of 10 years from the date of | ||
| the Agreement or upon expiration or termination of the | ||
| term of lease (if any) of Restaurant location. | ||
| EFA: 10 years from the date the Restaurant first opens | ||
| for business or upon expiration or termination of the | ||
| term of lease (if any) of Restaurant location. |
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION (FDD pages 55–63)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement (EFA) has a term of 10 years. This term begins when the restaurant first opens for business. However, the term could end sooner if the restaurant's lease expires or is terminated before the 10-year mark.
This means that a franchisee can expect to operate their Bojangles Express location for a decade, assuming the lease remains valid. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully consider the terms of their lease agreement, as its duration directly impacts the length of their franchise term. Aligning the lease term with the franchise term is crucial for long-term business planning and stability.
Unlike the standard Franchise Agreement (FA) and Individual Franchise Agreement (IFA), the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement does not offer any renewal rights. This is a significant difference that potential franchisees should be aware of. At the end of the initial 10-year term, the franchisee will not have the option to extend their agreement, which could affect their long-term investment strategy and business prospects.