What is the estimated range for equipment costs for a Bonchon Delivery and Carryout Only Restaurant?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[5] We will provide you with a set of typical preliminary plans and specifications for furniture, fixtures, equipment and/or décor for your type of Bonchon Restaurant. These figures represent the purchase of the kitchen production equipment, such as deep fryers, refrigeration, steel tables and work surfaces, gas ranges, and ice makers that you must purchase from our designated or approved suppliers (including our designated suppliers who produce all menu items). The range of cost recognizes instances when kitchen configurations
differ, and our staff may recommend different pieces, sizes or models. The low end of our estimate assumes that you have leased space that previously operated as a restaurant and that you will convert to a Bonchon Restaurant making use of existing walk-in cooler and freezer as per our prototypical layout. Third party financing may also be available to qualified candidates, however all general various leasing or finance fees associated with such financing will be in addition to the amounts listed here.
- [6] The range of costs for Furniture and Fixtures (which you must purchase from the third-party supplier we designate in our Manuals) covers the purchase of tables, chairs, and various items of décor that will be installed into a premise for a Dine-In Restaurant, Fast Casual Restaurant or Delivery and Carry Out Restaurant that has been designated to seat from zero customers (for a Delivery and Carry Out Restaurant or a Remote Kitchen) to a maximum of 75 customers (for a Dine-In Restaurant).
If you will be operating a Remote Kitchen Restaurant, you will not need to purchase any furniture or fixtures.
- [7] Smallwares are mechanical kitchen tools, small appliances, kitchen utensils, storage containers and cleaning equipment, as well as other items that would not be considered on their own as major equipment purchases.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT\ (FDD pages 24–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cost for furniture, fixtures, and equipment for a Delivery and Carryout Only Restaurant is included within the broader estimated initial investment range. Bonchon provides preliminary plans and specifications for furniture, fixtures, equipment, and décor, with the cost covering kitchen production equipment like deep fryers, refrigeration, steel tables, gas ranges, and ice makers, all of which must be purchased from designated or approved suppliers. The cost range accounts for variations in kitchen configurations and potential recommendations for different equipment pieces, sizes, or models.
The low end of the estimate assumes the franchisee leases a space previously operated as a restaurant and converts it into a Bonchon Restaurant, utilizing existing walk-in coolers and freezers as per the prototypical layout. For a Delivery and Carry Out Restaurant, the cost also includes tables, chairs, and décor items if the restaurant is designated to seat zero customers. Smallwares, which include mechanical kitchen tools, small appliances, kitchen utensils, storage containers, and cleaning equipment, are also factored into the overall estimate.
Prospective Bonchon franchisees should note that the estimates are based on prototypical layouts in Dallas, Texas, and costs may vary depending on the restaurant's location and condition. Landlords, except those of remote kitchen locations, may provide monetary allowances or rent credits for materials or work, potentially offsetting some initial investment costs. Given these variables, it is crucial for franchisees to carefully evaluate their specific circumstances and consult with Bonchon and professional advisors to determine accurate equipment costs.