What is the initial increment for Bonchon's US to Canada Long Distance usage?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Package Name | Usage Type | Rate per Minute | Initial Increment | Additional Increment | Precision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Service | |||||
| Price Per Mb Overage | 0.02 | ||||
| OfficeSuite UC | |||||
| Interstate Long Distance | 0.022 | 6 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| US to Caribbean Long Distance - | Standard | 30 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| Standard International | International | ||||
| US to Canada Long Distance | 0.022 | 30 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| Intralata Long Distance | 0.022 | 6 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| Local | 0.00 | 6 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| Intrastate Long Distance | 0.022 | 6 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| US to International Long Distance - | Standard | 30 seconds | 6 seconds | 2 digit | |
| Standard International | International |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial increment for US to Canada long distance usage is 30 seconds. The rate per minute is $0.022, with an additional increment of 6 seconds and a precision of 2 digits.
This means that Bonchon franchisees will be billed in 30-second blocks for the first 30 seconds of any US to Canada long-distance call, and then in 6-second increments after that. The rate is $0.022 per minute, so the initial 30-second increment would cost $0.011 (30/60 * $0.022). The subsequent 6-second increments would cost $0.0022 each (6/60 * $0.022).
Understanding these billing increments is important for managing communication costs. Franchisees should consider this when evaluating their phone usage and exploring options for cost-effective communication solutions. This information is crucial for budgeting and forecasting expenses related to phone usage for the Bonchon franchise.