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    Bojangles

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1979
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Charlotte, NC United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Bojangles franchise specializes in made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, seasoned fried chicken, and bold Southern flavors that have built a loyal following ac

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    Bojangles quick facts

    Is Bojangles a franchise?
    Yes. Bojangles offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 591 franchised and 276 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77).
    How much does it cost to open a Bojangles franchise?
    The Bojangles Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $2,851,880–$3,951,200 for traditional restaurant — total initial investment: $2,851,880 $3,951,200 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26); $780,780–$1,858,700 for express restaurant — total initial investment: $780,780 $1,858,700 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29); $2,650,870–$3,829,400 for traditional total initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25); $778,670 for express total initial investment (2025 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 28). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What ongoing fees does Bojangles charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 4% (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $153 (2025 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Bojangles disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Bojangles FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 66). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Bojangles locations are there?
    The FDD reports 867 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Bojangles a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $2,851,880 – $3,951,200 (Traditional restaurant — Total initial investment: $2,851,880 $3,951,200); $780,780 – $1,858,700 (Express restaurant — Total initial investment: $780,780 $1,858,700); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 64 separate groups: other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures and revenue for 49 Franchised locations; other measures and costs and revenue for 222 Company-operated locations; other measures for 709 Combined locations; other measures and revenue and costs for 9 Company-operated locations; other measures for 487 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 29 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 58 Combined locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; revenue for locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 160 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 144 Company-operated locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 42 Franchised locations; other measures for 45 Company-operated locations; other measures for 23 Company-operated locations; other measures for 91 Franchised locations; other measures for 63 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 487 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Company-operated locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 222 Company-operated locations; other measures for 487 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 222 Company-operated locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Company-operated locations; other measures for 11 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Company-operated locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 49 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 5 Franchised locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for 9 Company-operated locations; other measures and revenue for 487 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 709 Combined locations; revenue and other measures for 222 Company-operated locations; other measures and revenue for 6 Company-operated locations; other measures for Company-operated locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for 29 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 37 in 2025, to 867 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 2 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Express restaurant — Total initial investment: $780,780 $1,858,700PDF p. 29$780,780 – $1,858,700
    • Traditional restaurant — Total initial investment: $2,851,880 $3,951,200PDF p. 26$2,851,880 – $3,951,200

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    able Royalty Fee Reduction (to be subtracted from the standard royalty fee) Year One — 3%Main ongoing fee

    36 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    64 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Full-size bone-in menu
    Excluded
    International and special event concessions excluded; full year continuous operation; remodel/rebuild, partial-year, transfers and closures exclusions per PDF75–76.
    Method
    Unaudited franchise royalty reports and internal company reports; gross sales exclude sales tax and non-cash discounts; franchise reporting may follow fiscal calendar or calendar months.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 77

    Net +79 outlets, 2022–2025

    078820221,63020231,65520248672025+842+25−788

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($780,780 – $3,951,200) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 830 to 867 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 66
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 66
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express · PDF p. 73
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in · PDF p. 67; PDF p. 69
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in · PDF p. 67
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in · PDF p. 67
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Louisiana, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Alabama, franchised · PDF p. 66
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express · PDF p. 73
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Louisiana, franchised · PDF p. 66
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Mississippi, franchised · PDF p. 66
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Maryland, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Systemwide franchised and company-operated restaurants · PDF p. 64
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Alabama, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in North Carolina, franchised · PDF p. 66
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Pennsylvania, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Maryland, franchised · PDF p. 66
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in North Carolina, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Mississippi, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Pennsylvania, franchised · PDF p. 66
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Tennessee, franchised · PDF p. 66
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in South Carolina, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Tennessee, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in South Carolina, franchised · PDF p. 66
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Virginia, franchised · PDF p. 66
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Alabama, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Arkansas, franchised · PDF p. 72
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in West Virginia, franchised · PDF p. 66
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in the United States, franchised · PDF p. 66
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in Virginia, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in West Virginia, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants in the United States, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    34. [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants, franchised · PDF p. 66
    35. [35]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Arkansas, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    36. [36]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in restaurants, company-operated · PDF p. 66
    37. [37]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Alabama, franchised · PDF p. 72
    38. [38]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in North Carolina, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    39. [39]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Georgia, franchised · PDF p. 72
    40. [40]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Georgia, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    41. [41]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Illinois, franchised · PDF p. 72
    42. [42]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Mississippi, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    43. [43]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Louisiana, franchised · PDF p. 72
    44. [44]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in North Carolina, franchised · PDF p. 72
    45. [45]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Illinois, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    46. [46]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Tennessee, franchised · PDF p. 72
    47. [47]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Louisiana, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    48. [48]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Mississippi, franchised · PDF p. 72
    49. [49]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in South Carolina, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    50. [50]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in South Carolina, franchised · PDF p. 72
    51. [51]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Tennessee, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    52. [52]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Texas, franchised · PDF p. 72
    53. [53]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in the United States, franchised · PDF p. 72
    54. [54]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Texas, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    55. [55]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Virginia, franchised · PDF p. 72
    56. [56]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in Virginia, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    57. [57]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express restaurants in the United States, company-operated · PDF p. 72
    58. [58]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 68
    59. [59]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 68
    60. [60]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 68
    61. [61]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size boneless-only · PDF p. 71
    62. [62]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express · PDF p. 72
    63. [63]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Express · PDF p. 72
    64. [64]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full-size bone-in menu · PDF p. 66
    65. [65]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 77

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    616 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025inventories, net$3,389
    2025brand$340,500
    2025right of use assets, net$201,267
    2025property and equipment, net$117,086
    2025current operating lease liabilities$33,703
    2025restaurant operating expenses company-operated restaurant food and packaging costs$169,798
    2025current maturities of finance lease obligations$1,870
    2025operating lease liabilities, less current portion$192,762
    2025other noncurrent liabilities$28
    2025other operating expenses general and administrative$23,202
    2025company-operated restaurant operating costs$143,904
    2025costs associated with property and equipment rentals$10,221

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Estimated initial investment: $778,670 – $3,829,400 → $780,780 – $3,951,200
    • Franchise fee: $10,000 → $5,000
    • System size: 1,655 → 867 units

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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