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Am I responsible for ensuring my Bonchon Restaurant complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?

Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

then you are prohibited from using the proposed general contractor.

All signs at your Bonchon Restaurant must conform to our sign criteria, unless we otherwise consent in writing, for good cause you demonstrate.

The sample layout and preliminary plans we furnish you will not address the requirements of any federal, state or local law, code or regulation, including those of the Americans with Disabilities Act (the "ADA") or similar laws or rules. You alone, working with the AOR, are responsible for ensuring that your Bonchon Restaurant, as constructed, complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, building codes, fire codes, permit requirements and the ADA. Further, the sample layout and preliminary plans we furnish you will not contain the requirements of, and may not be used for, construction drawings or other documentation necessary to obtain permits or authorizations to build and/or operate a specific Bonchon Restaurant. You agree, at your expense, to employ our AOR to complete, adapt, modify or substitute the layout, plans and specifications for your Bonchon Restaurant.

You must submit a complete set of your proposed final plans and specifications to us and obtain our written approval of them before you seek to register them with any governmental or quasi-

governmental agency or begin construction of your franchised Restaurant. Although this Agreement does not require us to do so, we may have an interior designer make visit(s) to your Restaurant Location, and you agree to allow those visits, in order to assist us in determining whether to approve your final plans and specifications. Our approval will be based on our and our designees' assessment of compliance with our standards for new Bonchon Restaurants. We will not assess compliance with federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations, including the ADA. Your architect (or if required, an independent architect) must certify to you in writing that the plans and specifications for your Restaurant comply with the ADA; the architectural guidelines under the ADA; all applicable federal, state and/or local laws, rules and regulations for accessible facilities; and, all other applicable federal, state or local laws, rules and regulations (including building codes, fire codes and permit requirements). You must furnish us with a copy of this certification if we ever request it.

You agree that any plans and specifications you prepare and submit to us will be our property. We, our affiliates and any other franchisees to whom we give these plans and specifications may use them without owing you any compensation or being liable to you in any way.

6.05 Construction of Your Bonchon Restaurant

After acquiring the Restaurant Location of your Bonchon Restaurant by lease or purchase, you shall at your expense, and as applicable, either construct your Bonchon Restaurant at the Restaurant Location, or convert the existing premises at the Restaurant Location to become your Bonchon Restaurant, in conformity with the final plans and specifications which we have approved (as provided in Section 6.04).

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for ensuring their Bonchon Restaurant complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Bonchon's sample layouts and preliminary plans do not address ADA requirements. Franchisees must work with an approved architect of record (AOR) to ensure the restaurant's construction complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, building codes, fire codes, permit requirements, and the ADA.

Before construction, franchisees must submit their final plans and specifications to Bonchon for written approval. Bonchon's approval is based on compliance with their brand standards, not legal or regulatory compliance. Franchisees must obtain written certification from their architect (or an independent architect, if required) confirming that the plans comply with the ADA, architectural guidelines under the ADA, and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws. A copy of this certification must be provided to Bonchon upon request.

After construction is complete, but before opening, the franchisee's architect and general contractor must provide Bonchon with a certificate stating that the as-built plans fully comply with the ADA, its architectural guidelines, and all other applicable laws and regulations. Bonchon has the right, but not the obligation, to conduct a final inspection and may require modifications to ensure compliance with the approved plans. The restaurant cannot open if it does not conform to the approved plans and specifications. Franchisees are also responsible for maintaining the interior and exterior of the restaurant in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.