What actions must a Bonchon franchisee take upon the death, disability, or termination of employment of their Area Manager?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon the death, disability or termination of employment of the Area Manager, for any cause or reason, you shall immediately notify us, and designate and obtain our prior written approval of an interim or acting Area Manager and, no later than 90 days following the death, disability or termination of the predecessor Area Manager, you must designate a successor Area Manager. Each
successor Area Manager must be certified to manage multi-unit operations, obtain a Bonchon nationally accredited food manager certification from the National Restaurant Association and attend and successfully complete our next scheduled Initial Training Program (as described in the first Franchise Agreement we sign for your first Bonchon Business, attached hereto as Exhibit B). The failure to employ and train a successor Area Manager shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an Area Manager dies, becomes disabled, or is terminated, the franchisee must take specific actions. The franchisee is required to immediately notify Bonchon of the event. Following notification, the franchisee must designate an interim or acting Area Manager, securing Bonchon's written approval for this appointment.
Within 90 days of the Area Manager's death, disability, or termination, the franchisee must designate a successor Area Manager. This successor must be certified to manage multi-unit operations and obtain a Bonchon nationally accredited food manager certification from the National Restaurant Association.
Furthermore, the successor Area Manager is required to attend and successfully complete Bonchon's next scheduled Initial Training Program. Failure to properly employ and train a successor Area Manager constitutes a material breach of the franchise agreement, which could lead to penalties or termination of the agreement.