For Bonchon's on-going training programs, who determines the duration, curriculum, and location?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of additional on-site training or assistance we agree to provide. The timing of all advice, consultation and training provided for in this Agreement will be subject to the availability of our personnel.
7.04 On-Going Training
We may from time to time develop additional training programs which you (if an individual), your Operating Principal and/or other staff or personnel we designate either may or must attend and successfully complete. We will determine the duration, curriculum and location of these future additional training programs. We reserve the right to charge our then-current training fees for such programs. You also agree to pay all of the expenses incurred by your trainees or attendees in connection with any additional training programs we develop, including their salaries, travel costs, meals, lodging and other living expenses.
In addition, we may from time to time conduct an annual conference, convention or training session. We will determine the duration, curriculum and location of these. You (if the franchisee is an individual) and/or your Operating Principal must attend each annual conference, convention or training session. We reserve the right to charge our then-current fees for such events.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bonchon determines the specifics of its ongoing training programs. Bonchon has the authority to decide the duration, curriculum, and location of any additional training programs that franchisees, their Operating Principals, or designated staff may be required to attend.
Bonchon also determines the duration, curriculum, and location of any annual conference, convention, or training session. Franchisees or their Operating Principals are typically required to attend these events. Bonchon reserves the right to charge its then-current training fees for these programs and events.
Franchisees are responsible for covering all expenses incurred by their trainees or attendees in connection with any additional training programs, conferences, or conventions. These expenses include salaries, travel costs, meals, lodging, and other living expenses. All training provided by Bonchon will be conducted in English, and franchisees are responsible for the cost of an interpreter if needed.