Does the Bonchon confidentiality agreement prevent me from copying or reproducing any Confidential Information?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
I will at no time copy, duplicate, record or otherwise reproduce any of the Confidential Information or material containing it, in whole or in part, store them in a computer retrieval or data base, nor
otherwise make them available to any unauthorized person. Upon the expiration or other termination for any reason of my employment, association, service or ownership participation, I agree to return to Franchisor or Area Developer, as the case may be, all Confidential Information or material containing it (in whole or in part) in my possession utilized during my employment, association, service or ownership participation.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are explicitly prohibited from copying or reproducing any confidential information related to the Bonchon system. The agreement specifies that franchisees cannot copy, duplicate, record, or reproduce confidential information, store it in a computer database, or make it available to unauthorized individuals. This restriction applies during the term of the franchise agreement and even after its expiration or termination.
The definition of "Confidential Information" is broad, encompassing all aspects of the Bonchon System. This includes products, services, equipment, technologies, operational systems, manuals, customer records, advertising methods, and more. Franchisees must return all confidential information upon termination of their agreement, and they may only use this information to operate their Bonchon franchise.
These confidentiality measures are typical in franchising to protect the brand's proprietary knowledge and maintain a competitive advantage. Prospective Bonchon franchisees should understand that strict adherence to these confidentiality terms is essential. Failure to comply could result in legal action from Bonchon.