Quick Verdict · who it fits
Bojangles Opco, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$2.9M - $4.0M
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
4% + 1% ad
Item 19 median rev
$2.13M
System size (Item 20)
591 +31
Years in business
6+ yrs
Company-owned units
266
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$2,130,000
$100k$3.9M
Royalty (4%)
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Ad fund (1%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
867
Total units open
37
Units opened last year
8
Units closed last year
27
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Bojangles Opco ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
98th pct · of 561 peers
Franchise fee
37th pct · of 561 peers
System size
88th pct · of 561 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$594K - $1.4M
Avg franchise fee
$44K
Avg system size
346
Franchises analyzed
561
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bojangles Opco | Disclosed | $35K | $2.9M - $4.0M | 4% | 591 |
| Popeyes Louisiana KitchenSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $505K - $3.9M | 5% | 3,134 |
| Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system | Disclosed | $15K | $227K - $630K | 8% | 18,773 |
| Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $3.5M - $6.4M | 5.5% | 33 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Bojangles Opco, LLC requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $2,851,880–$3,951,200, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Bojangles Opco, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $2,125,407. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Bojangles Opco, LLC has 591 total locations, with 31 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Bojangles Opco, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Bojangles Opco, LLC discloses a renewal fee of $2,500, a transfer fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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