How long does Bonchon have to provide written notice of approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Nothing in the foregoing shall be deemed to require us to approve any particular supplier or to require us to make available to prospective suppliers any standards, specifications, procedures or protocols that we, in our business judgment, deem confidential.
We reserve the right to test, analyze, inspect or randomly sample the product, service or equipment of any supplier you propose at your expense, whether or not we ultimately approve or reject the supplier. We will give you written notice of our approval or disapproval of your proposed supplier within 90 days
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes a new supplier, Bonchon will provide written notice of approval or disapproval within 90 days. Bonchon retains the right to test the proposed supplier's products, services, or equipment, with the franchisee bearing the costs. These testing costs can range from $1,000 to $2,500, depending on the complexity of the testing required.
Bonchon also reserves the right to revoke approval of a supplier, in which case they will provide written notice to the franchisee. This ensures that franchisees are kept informed about the approved suppliers and any changes to that status. Franchisees must purchase certain required items from suppliers designated by Bonchon, suppliers they propose and Bonchon approves, or according to Bonchon's written specifications.
This process allows Bonchon to maintain quality control and uniformity across all franchise locations. While franchisees can suggest alternative suppliers, Bonchon has the final say in approval. The potential costs associated with testing a proposed supplier should be considered by prospective franchisees, as well as the implications of needing to switch suppliers if Bonchon revokes approval of a previously accepted one.