What are the estimated costs for cooking utensils that must be purchased from Bonchon LLC before opening?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Before your Business and Restaurant opens, you must purchase from our affiliate, Bonchon LLC, various cooking utensils at an estimated cost ranging between $100 and $200. These costs
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 12–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before a Bonchon restaurant opens, franchisees must purchase cooking utensils from Bonchon LLC. The estimated cost for these utensils ranges from $100 to $200. This cost is non-refundable.
This requirement means that prospective Bonchon franchisees need to budget for this expense in addition to other initial fees and startup costs. While the range is relatively small compared to other franchise fees, it's a mandatory purchase that must be made from Bonchon LLC, not from a third-party vendor. This ensures consistency in equipment across all Bonchon locations.
Franchisees should confirm with Bonchon exactly what cooking utensils are included in this purchase and whether the price range is likely to fluctuate based on specific restaurant needs or changes in supplier costs. Understanding the specifics of this requirement will help franchisees accurately plan their initial investment.