How many franchised Bonchon outlets were operating in Arizona at the start of 2022?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Column 2 Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Column 4 Outlets Opened | Column 5 Termina tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquire d by Franchisor | Ceased Opera- tions - Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 84–91)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there was one franchised Bonchon outlet operating in Arizona at the start of 2022. The document also indicates that no additional outlets were opened, terminated, non-renewed, reacquired by the franchisor, or ceased operations for other reasons during 2022, so the year ended with one outlet in operation.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into Bonchon's presence and stability in the Arizona market. It suggests a limited but established footprint at that time. The absence of outlet changes during 2022 could indicate a stable operation, but further investigation would be needed to understand the market dynamics and potential for growth.
It is important to note that while the number of outlets remained constant in 2022, the table also shows that by 2024, the number of outlets in Arizona had increased to three. This indicates growth in the Arizona market in the years following 2022. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for this growth and whether similar expansion opportunities exist.
Overall, the data suggests that Arizona may be a market with potential for Bonchon, but further due diligence is necessary to assess the specific opportunities and challenges in the region. A prospective franchisee should speak with current and former franchisees in Arizona to gain a deeper understanding of the market.