What are the qualifications required for the Area Manager of a Bonchon franchise?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are entering into a franchise agreement for the operation of your third Bonchon Business, then you must designate an "Area Manager" to us in writing prior to opening your (or your affiliates', collectively with you) third Bonchon Business. The Area Manager will oversee the operations of each Bonchon Restaurant that you and/or your affiliates own and operate. The Area Manager must be certified to manage multi-unit operations. Your Area Manager must also have first attended, received and hold a current Bonchon approved nationally accredited food manager certification from the National Restaurant Association in addition to any safe food handling courses required by the local municipality in which the subject Restaurant is located. Once your Area Manager has obtained its Bonchon approved nationally accredited food manager certification, then your Area Manager must
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 69–71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an Area Manager is required if a franchisee operates under an Area Development Agreement and is opening their third Bonchon restaurant. The Area Manager will oversee the operations of each Bonchon restaurant owned and operated by the franchisee and/or their affiliates.
The qualifications for an Area Manager include being certified to manage multi-unit operations. Additionally, the Area Manager must have attended and successfully completed Bonchon's Initial Training Program, along with any additional training that Bonchon may require. Furthermore, the Area Manager must first obtain and maintain a current Bonchon-approved, nationally accredited food manager certification from the National Restaurant Association, in addition to any safe food handling courses mandated by the local municipality where the restaurant is located.
The Area Manager cannot hold any other position within the franchisee's organization, business entity, or any of their Bonchon businesses or restaurants while serving as Area Manager. If an Area Manager dies, becomes disabled, or is terminated, Bonchon must be notified immediately. A successor or acting Area Manager must be designated within 10 days of the event. Each successor Area Manager must also obtain a Bonchon-approved nationally accredited food manager certification from the National Restaurant Association and attend and successfully complete Bonchon's next scheduled Initial Training Program, as well as be certified to manage multi-unit operations and complete any additional required training.