As a Bonchon franchisee, does Bonchon Franchise LLC have any obligations under the Joinder Agreement with Yoobic Inc.?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee and Supplier acknowledge and agree that Franchisor has no obligations under this Joinder Agreement and hereby waive and release Franchisor from and against any and all present and future claims arising out of or related to this Joinder Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bonchon Franchise LLC has no obligations under the Joinder Agreement with Yoobic Inc. The Joinder Agreement, effective January 31, 2022, outlines the relationship between Bonchon franchisees, Bonchon Franchise LLC, and Yoobic Inc., a supplier of software applications and related services. Yoobic's platform aims to improve customer visibility, in-store execution, and efficiency for Bonchon restaurants. As a franchisee, you acknowledge receiving and reviewing the agreement and agree to its terms as an end-user of the Yoobic platform.
The agreement specifies that as a Bonchon franchisee, you must comply with all provisions of the agreement regarding the use of the Yoobic platform and services. Bonchon Franchise LLC is authorized to make changes or modifications to the agreement on your behalf without needing to notify you further. You, as the franchisee, take sole responsibility for your actions and omissions when using the Yoobic platform.
Yoobic Inc. agrees that its only recourse for any issues is against the franchisee, not Bonchon Franchise LLC. The agreement explicitly states that Bonchon Franchise LLC has no obligations under the Joinder Agreement. By signing the agreement, the franchisee waives and releases Bonchon Franchise LLC from any present or future claims related to the Joinder Agreement. However, Yoobic Inc. will provide Bonchon Franchise LLC with access to data regarding the franchisee's use of Yoobic's platform and services.