What conditions must a Bonchon franchisee meet to obtain written approval to open their restaurant?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will not be allowed to open your Bonchon Restaurant without our written approval, which we will not unreasonably withhold. In order to obtain our approval to open, you must: obtain all required state, local and other required government certifications, permits and licenses (including, if you will sell liquor, a liquor license), furnish to us copies of all such required permits and licenses; furnish to us copies of all insurance policies required under this Agreement; attend and successfully complete our Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program (as applicable) to our satisfaction (as provided in this Agreement); pay us or our affiliates any amounts due through the date that you request our approval to open; not be in default under any agreement with us or any affiliate of ours; not be in default under, but instead be current with, all contracts or agreements with your principal vendors, suppliers and other business creditors (including the lessor or sublessor of your Restaurant Location, us and our affiliates); and, otherwise comply in all respects with the pre-opening obligations set forth in this Agreement and/or our Manuals or other written notices we may furnish to you. In addition, before you may open your Restaurant, you must meet minimum stated staffing requirements at least five days prior to the start of training and pass a pre-opening inspection that we will conduct prior to the on-site opening training and assistance that we provide upon the opening of your Restaurant.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must meet several conditions to receive written approval to open their restaurant. These conditions include obtaining all necessary state, local, and other required government certifications, permits, and licenses, including liquor licenses if applicable. The franchisee must provide Bonchon with copies of all required permits, licenses, and insurance policies.
Another key requirement is the successful completion of Bonchon's Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program. Franchisees must also ensure that all payments due to Bonchon or its affiliates are current up to the date they request approval to open. Furthermore, they must not be in default under any agreement with Bonchon or its affiliates, and they must be current with all contracts or agreements with their principal vendors, suppliers, and other business creditors, including the lessor or sublessor of the Restaurant Location.
In addition to these requirements, Bonchon mandates that franchisees comply with all pre-opening obligations outlined in the Franchise Agreement, the manuals, and any other written notices provided by Bonchon. Franchisees must also meet minimum staffing requirements at least five days before training begins and pass a pre-opening inspection conducted by Bonchon prior to on-site opening training and assistance. Bonchon retains the right to withhold approval if these conditions are not met, ensuring that all franchisees adhere to a consistent standard of operation and compliance.