In Washington, is Bojangles permitted to restrict a franchisee from soliciting or hiring employees of other Bojangles franchisees or employees of Bojangles itself?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8. RCW 49.62.060 prohibits Franchisor from restricting, restraining, or prohibiting Franchisee from (i) soliciting or hiring any employee of a franchisee of Franchisor or (ii) soliciting or hiring any employee of Franchisor. As a result, any such provisions contained in the Franchise Agreement or elsewhere are void and unenforceable in Washington.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in Washington, Bojangles is prohibited from restricting a franchisee from soliciting or hiring employees of either another Bojangles franchisee or Bojangles itself.
Specifically, the FDD states that any provisions in the Franchise Agreement or other documents that would prevent a franchisee from soliciting or hiring employees from other franchisees or from Bojangles are void and unenforceable in Washington. This protection is provided under RCW 49.62.060, a Washington state law.
This means that a Bojangles franchisee in Washington has the freedom to recruit and hire employees from within the Bojangles franchise system and from Bojangles corporate locations without facing legal repercussions or contractual penalties from Bojangles. This can be a significant advantage for franchisees looking to build a skilled and experienced team, as they are not limited by non-solicitation clauses that might otherwise restrict their hiring practices.