What organizational and financial requirements must a proposed Bonchon franchisee meet?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ice, or any other location we designate, at the date and time we reasonably request, without expense to us. We may determine to meet with your proposed assignee at his, her or its principal
- place of business or residence and, if we do, you will reimburse us for all travel, lodging, meal and personal expenses related to such meeting.
- C. That the proposed assignee has the organizational, managerial and financial structure, financial resources and capital required to conduct the franchised Business in accordance with such standards and the satisfaction of such conditions as we indicate from time to time, taking into account such factors (among others) as the number of Restaurants and market areas involved and their geographic proximity.
- D. That the proposed assignee comply with our ownership requirements relative to the control of the proposed assignee and the franchised Business.
- E. That the proposed assignee and/or his, her or its proposed Operating Principal attend and receive certification in safe food handling from a state-approved food safety program and attend and successfully complete our Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program (as applicable) before the assignment, and any other training that we reasonably require, at the assignee's expense (which will include our then-current training fee and the cost of the trainee's transportation, lodging, food and other living expenses). Each individual undergoing such training must first execute the Confidentiality/Non-Competition Agreement substantially in the form of Exhibit E. We may waive these requirements if the proposed assignee is one of our existing franchisees in good standing.
- F. That the lessor or sublessor of your Bonchon Restaurant Location consents in writing to the assignment of your lease to the proposed assignee.
- G. That, as of the date of the assignment, you have cured any existing defaults under any provisions of this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement with us or our affiliates, and have fully satisfied in all respects all of your accrued and/or then-current monetary and other obligations to us and our affiliates (under this Agreement or otherwise), all sources of financing of your franchised Business and all material sources of supply of your franchised Business.
- H. That the assignee executes a new Bonchon Franchise Agreement, and all other agreements required of new franchisees, in the form and on the terms and conditions we then offer to prospective franchisees, which terms and conditions may vary significantly from this Agreement. The assignee will not be obligated to pay another Initial Franchise Fee under the new Agreement but will be required to pay our then-current fees for furnishing our Initial Training Program and/or Partner Training Program and any other services we are required to furnish under the new Agreement. The term of the new Franchise Agreement will be equal to the balance of the term of this Agreement. The execution of the new Franchise Agreement will terminate this Agreement, except for your guarantees; any of your obligations to us or our affiliates which remain outstanding and/or unsatisfied; and, the post-termination and post-expiration provisions of this Agreement which, by their nature, will survive.
- I. That the assignee has acquired, or will be able to immediately acquire following the execution of the new Franchise Agreement, all permits, licenses and other authorizations required by any federal, state or local, rule or regulation to operate the franchised Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a proposed assignee (transferee) must demonstrate that they possess the organizational, managerial, and financial structure, resources, and capital necessary to operate the franchised business according to Bonchon's standards. These standards will take into account the number of restaurants involved, the market areas, and their geographic proximity. The proposed assignee must also comply with Bonchon's ownership requirements regarding control of the business.
Furthermore, the proposed assignee or their Operating Principal must attend and successfully complete a state-approved food safety program and Bonchon's Initial Training Program or Partner Training Program before the assignment. The assignee will bear the expense of this training, including the then-current training fee, transportation, lodging, and food costs. Individuals undergoing training must also sign a Confidentiality/Non-Competition Agreement. Bonchon may waive these requirements if the proposed assignee is an existing franchisee in good standing.
In addition to the above, the lessor or sublessor of the Bonchon Restaurant location must consent in writing to the lease assignment. The assignor (transferor) must cure any existing defaults under any agreements with Bonchon or its affiliates and fully satisfy all accrued monetary and other obligations. The assignee must also execute a new Bonchon Franchise Agreement, which may have terms and conditions that differ significantly from the original agreement. If the franchisee is a business entity, they must furnish Bonchon with all formation, organizational, and governing documents, a schedule of current owners with their ownership percentages, any shareholder agreements, and a list of officers, directors, and managers. Unless Bonchon consents otherwise, the business entity's documents must confine its activities exclusively to operating the franchised business, and Bonchon must be promptly notified of any changes to this information.