Does the Bonchon membership have the right to designate a Sergeant of Arms at any meeting of members?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
5.11 Discussion by Members
At any meeting, no member shall speak longer than five minutes at any one time, except with the approval of a majority vote of the members present.
5.12 Order of Bonchon Business
The order of business at meetings of members shall be as follows:
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- Attendance Record.
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- Proof of Notice of Meeting or Waiver of Notice.
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- Reading of Minutes of Preceding Meeting.
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- Report of Board.
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- Election of Board (where appropriate).
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- Old Bonchon Business.
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- New Bonchon Business.
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- Adjournment.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Bonchon Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of the Bonchon membership having the right to designate a Sergeant of Arms at any meeting of members. The FDD outlines the order of business for member meetings, which includes items such as attendance, proof of notice, reading of minutes, reports from the board, election of the board, old business, new business, and adjournment.
While the FDD details the order of business and rules for member conduct (such as speaking time limits), it does not specify any role or procedure for a Sergeant of Arms. The absence of this provision suggests that Bonchon member meetings do not formally recognize or require such a position.
A prospective Bonchon franchisee should inquire with the franchisor directly about the specific rules of conduct and meeting procedures to understand if there are any informal roles or expectations for maintaining order during meetings. It would be prudent to clarify whether a Sergeant of Arms or similar functionary is ever appointed or needed in practice.