How many business days does a franchisee have to confirm their participation in the Bonchon Accelerated Architectural Services Program (BAASP) after receiving the eligibility notice?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will have 3 business days from the date you receive our eligibility notice, to confirm if you wish to participate in BAASP. Once we receive confirmation of your participation, we will schedule an initial call with you and the Bonchon authorized architect ("AOR") to begin the design process. Bonchon will provide the AOR with the approved schematic and design documents along with all As-Built files provided by Bonchon's Real Estate Department. The AOR start the construction document generation. While you are negotiating the lease for your Restaurant Location, the AOR will complete the construction documents (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing) plans within 45 days from either the AOR's: (i) receipt of the approved schematic and design documents and As-Built files or (ii) site visit, whichever occurs later. Upon final approval from Bonchon, the AOR will submit the construction documents to the corresponding municipality for a building permit. Once you and the landlord have signed the lease for the Restaurant Location and secured the requisite building and/or construction permit, then you may (upon our approval) commence constructing the Restaurant Location.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 45–60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has a limited time to decide on participating in the Bonchon Accelerated Architectural Services Program (BAASP). Specifically, after Bonchon notifies a franchisee of their eligibility for BAASP, the franchisee has only 3 business days to confirm whether they want to participate in the program.
This short timeframe emphasizes the need for franchisees to be prepared to make quick decisions regarding architectural services once a site is approved. It suggests that franchisees should familiarize themselves with the BAASP program details and be ready to assess their interest promptly upon receiving the eligibility notice. This allows Bonchon and the authorized architect to start the design process without delay if the franchisee chooses to participate.
If a franchisee confirms their participation in BAASP, Bonchon will schedule an initial call between the franchisee and a Bonchon authorized architect to begin the design process. The authorized architect will then receive approved schematic and design documents, along with As-Built files from Bonchon's Real Estate Department, to start generating construction documents. This program aims to expedite the construction planning and permitting process while the franchisee negotiates the lease for their restaurant location.