If Bonchon's sole proprietor is under the age to enter into a contract, who must be the representative?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
1.4 Age Requirements.
If you are a sole proprietor, and you are not old enough to enter into a contract on your own behalf (which is commonly but not always 18 years old), but you are 13 years old or older, your Representative must be your parent or legal guardian.
1.3 Sole Proprietors.
If you are a sole proprietor, you and your Representative also affirm that your Representative is personally responsible and liable for your use of the Services and your obligations to Customers, including payment of amounts you owe under this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a sole proprietor is not old enough to enter into a contract independently, but is at least 13 years old, their representative must be their parent or legal guardian. The FDD specifies that while the age to enter into a contract is commonly 18, it may vary.
This requirement ensures that there is a legally responsible party overseeing the business operations and obligations. The parent or legal guardian assumes personal responsibility and liability for the sole proprietor's use of services and obligations to customers, including payments owed under the agreement.
For a prospective Bonchon franchisee, this means that if they are under the age of majority but at least 13 years old, they can still own a franchise with the involvement and legal responsibility of their parent or legal guardian. This arrangement allows younger individuals to participate in the franchise system while providing a safeguard for Bonchon and its customers.