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If a Bonchon franchisee wishes to assign the Agreement, what action must they take?

Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

must comply in all respects with the requirements and prohibitions set forth in Section 8.18 of this Agreement ("Business Entity Requirements and Records").

Any transfer pursuant to this Section 14.03 will not be subject to our right of first refusal below and will not require you to pay to us any transfer fee.

14.04 Assignment By You – Sale To Third Party

You may not sell or otherwise assign or transfer all or any interest in you (if you are a business entity), the franchise conferred by this Agreement, your franchised Business, your Bonchon Restaurant, your right to use the Bonchon System, Proprietary Marks, Confidential Information and/or Manuals, or any interest in any of these, to a third party without our prior written consent. If we do not elect to exercise our right of first refusal (as provided in Section 14.06 below), which right shall not apply in the event that the assignee is a member of your immediate family, then we will not unreasonably withhold consent to the assignment and sale. You agree that it will not be unreasonable for us to impose, among other requirements, the following conditions to granting consent to the proposed assignment and sale:

  • A. That the proposed assignee (meaning all individuals and entities which, after the proposed sale, transfer or assignment, will be franchisees under this Agreement or under any successor agreement) applies to us for acceptance as a franchisee, and furnishes to us the information and references that we request to determine the proposed assignee's skills, qualifications, financial condition, background and history, reputation, economic resources, education, managerial and business experience, moral character, credit rating and ability to assume your duties and obligations under this Agreement and any related agreement. You must pay the costs of any such investigation conducted by us.
  • B. That the proposed assignee (or, if an entity, each and every owner or guarantor of the proposed assignee) presents itself for a personal interview at our corporate office, or any other location we designate, at the date and time we reasonably request, without expense to us. We may determine to meet with your proposed assignee at his, her or its principal

  • place of business or residence and, if we do, you will reimburse us for all travel, lodging, meal and personal expenses related to such meeting.
  • C. That the proposed assignee has the organizational, managerial and financial structure, financial resources and capital required to conduct the franchised Business in accordance with such standards and the satisfaction of such conditions as we indicate from time to time, taking into account such factors (among others) as the number of Restaurants and market areas involved and their geographic proximity.
  • D. That the proposed assignee comply with our ownership requirements relative to the control of the proposed assignee and the franchised Business.
  • E. That the proposed assignee and/or his, her or its proposed Operating Principal attend and receive certification in safe food handling from a state-approved food safety program and attend and successfully complete our Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program (as applicable) before the assignment, and any other training that we reasonably require, at the assignee's expense (which will include our then-current training fee and the cost of the trainee's transportation, lodging, food and other living expenses). Each individual undergoing such training must first execute the Confidentiality/Non-Competition Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit E. We may waive these requirements if the proposed assignee is one of our existing franchisees in good standing.
  • F. That the lessor or sublessor of your Bonchon Restaurant Location consents in writing to the assignment of your lease to the proposed assignee.
  • G. That, as of the date of the assignment, you have cured any existing defaults under any provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement with us or our affiliates, and have fully satisfied in all respects all of your accrued and/or then-current monetary and other obligations to us and our affiliates (under this Agreement or otherwise), all sources of financing of your franchised Business and all material sources of supply of your franchised Business.
  • H. That the assignee executes a new Bonchon Franchise Agreement, and all other agreements required of new franchisees, in the form and on the terms and conditions we then offer to prospective franchisees, which terms and conditions may vary significantly from this Agreement. The assignee will not be obligated to pay another Initial Franchise Fee under the new Agreement but will be required to pay our then-current fees for furnishing our Initial Training Program and/or Partner Training Program and any other services we are required to furnish under the new Agreement. The term of the new Franchise Agreement will be equal to the balance of the term of this Agreement. The execution of the new Franchise Agreement will terminate this Agreement, except for your guarantees; any of your obligations to us or our affiliates which remain outstanding and/or unsatisfied; and, the post-termination and post-expiration provisions of this Agreement which, by their nature, will survive.
  • I. That the assignee has acquired, or will be able to immediately acquire following the execution of the new Franchise Agreement, all permits, licenses and other authorizations required by any federal, state or local, rule or regulation to operate the franchised Business. If applicable law enables you to transfer or assign any of the aforementioned permits, licenses and/or authorizations which you possess to the assignee, then you agree to do so immediately following our execution of the assignee's new Franchise Agreement.
  • J.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs Bonchon's prior written consent to sell or assign any interest in the franchise. Bonchon has the right of first refusal, except if the assignee is an immediate family member. If Bonchon does not exercise its right of first refusal, it will not unreasonably withhold consent to the assignment and sale.

To get Bonchon's consent, the proposed assignee must apply for acceptance as a franchisee and provide all requested information and references to determine their skills, qualifications, financial condition, background, history, reputation, economic resources, education, managerial and business experience, moral character, credit rating, and ability to assume the franchisee's duties. The franchisee must cover the costs of any investigation Bonchon conducts. The proposed assignee must also attend a personal interview at Bonchon's corporate office or another designated location. Bonchon may choose to meet the proposed assignee at their place of business or residence, in which case the franchisee will reimburse Bonchon for all travel, lodging, meal, and personal expenses related to the meeting.

Additional conditions for Bonchon's consent include the proposed assignee having the organizational, managerial, and financial structure, financial resources, and capital to conduct the franchised business according to Bonchon's standards. The proposed assignee must also comply with Bonchon's ownership requirements, receive certification in safe food handling from a state-approved program, and complete Bonchon's Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program at the assignee's expense. The proposed assignee must also execute a new Bonchon Franchise Agreement and all other required agreements on the terms and conditions then offered to new franchisees, which may differ significantly from the original agreement. The lessor of the Bonchon Restaurant Location must consent in writing to the assignment of the lease to the proposed assignee. The franchisee must cure any existing defaults and satisfy all accrued monetary and other obligations to Bonchon and its affiliates.

If Bonchon exercises its right of first refusal, the franchisee and selling owner(s) agree to be bound by a non-competition covenant for two years from the closing date. Bonchon has the unrestricted right to assign this right of first refusal to a third party. Any dispute regarding the value of the assets or rights proposed to be assigned will be determined by an independent appraiser selected by Bonchon, with the expense shared equally between Bonchon and the franchisee. The appraiser's determination will be final and binding.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.