What does the initial inventory for a Bonchon restaurant include?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- [10] The initial inventory to open your business includes all food, cleaning products and packaging necessary for the training week prior to the opening of the Restaurant and the opening day of the Restaurant.
It may cover inventory for a few days after the day your Restaurant opens for business depending on your Restaurant's customer demand.
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 initial inventory necessary to open a Bonchon restaurant includes all food, cleaning products, and packaging. This inventory is intended to cover the training week leading up to the restaurant's opening, as well as the opening day itself. Depending on customer demand, it may also cover inventory for a few days after the restaurant opens.
In addition to food, cleaning products, and packaging, franchisees must purchase an initial inventory of employee uniforms from Bonchon's designated supplier before opening. The employee uniforms consist of an apron, T-shirt, and hat. The FDD states that hats are currently priced at $8.75, T-shirts range from $9.25 to $16.36 depending on the size, and aprons range from $9.50 to $10.25. Franchisees will likely need to purchase additional uniform components during the term of their Franchise Agreement.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these inventory requirements when planning their initial investment. Accurately estimating inventory needs and uniform costs is essential for managing cash flow and ensuring a smooth restaurant opening. It is also important to maintain a good relationship with Bonchon's designated suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of inventory and uniforms.