Who owns the copyrights to all material appearing on any Bonchon website established and maintained by the franchisor?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We alone will be, and at all times will remain, the sole owner of the copyrights to all material which appears on any Bonchon website we establish and maintain, including any and all material you may furnish to us as provided above.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bonchon retains sole ownership of the copyrights to all material on any Bonchon website that they establish and maintain. This includes any material that a franchisee might furnish to Bonchon for use on the website.
This means that as a Bonchon franchisee, you will not own the rights to content on the corporate website, even if you provide some of the content. Bonchon has the exclusive right to establish, maintain, modify, or discontinue any internet, worldwide web, and electronic commerce activities related to the Bonchon system.
Bonchon may establish websites with subpages for individual franchise locations to promote their businesses. Franchisees are expected to provide updated content for these subpages, such as copy, photographs, and news stories. However, Bonchon retains ownership of all material on these websites, including franchisee-provided content. This is a common practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to maintain brand consistency and control over online content.