Under the Franchise Agreement for Bojangles, 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 length of the franchise term varies based on the specific agreement type: Franchise Agreement (FA), Individual Franchise Agreement (IFA), Renewal Franchise Agreement (RFA), and Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement (EFA). For the FA and IFA, the term expires at the earlier of 20 years from the opening of the restaurant or upon the expiration or termination of the initial term of the restaurant location's lease, if any.
The Renewal Franchise Agreement (RFA) has a term that expires earlier of 10 years from the date of the agreement or upon the expiration or termination of the term of lease (if any) of the Restaurant location. The Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement (EFA) also has a term of 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.
For prospective franchisees, it is crucial to understand which type of agreement they are entering into, as the initial term length significantly differs. The FA and IFA offer a potentially longer initial term of 20 years, while the RFA and EFA have a shorter term of 10 years. Additionally, the expiration or termination of the lease for the restaurant location can trigger the end of the franchise term, regardless of the stated year duration. This means franchisees need to carefully consider the lease terms for their chosen location and how they align with their franchise agreement.
It's also important to note that the initial franchise agreement type affects renewal options. FA/IFAs have the option of two additional consecutive terms of 10 years each, while RFAs have either one or no remaining additional 10-year term. EFAs do not have any renewal rights. These differences in term length and renewal options can significantly impact the long-term value and potential return on investment for a Bojangles franchise.