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Can Bonchon require franchisees to institute drive-through and/or delivery services at their Restaurant?

Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

In the exercise of our sole business judgment, we may from time to time modify any components of the Bonchon System and requirements applicable to you by means of Supplements to the Manuals or otherwise, including, but not limited to, altering the products, services, programs, methods, standards, accounting and computer systems, forms, policies and procedures of the Bonchon System; adding to, deleting from or modifying the products and services which your franchised Business is authorized and required to offer; modifying or substituting the equipment, signs, trade dress and other Restaurant characteristics that you are required to adhere to (subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement); requirements pertaining to capturing and relaying to us customer information and data; and, changing, improving, modifying or substituting for the Proprietary Marks. For example, we may require you to institute drive-through and/or delivery services at and/or from your Restaurant. If you are operating a Remote Kitchen Restaurant, we may require that you comply with operating standards different from those we prescribe for Dine-In, Fast Casual and Delivery and Carryout Only Restaurants (subject to any restrictions, imposed on you by the lease agreement, occupancy agreement, or other agreement under which you have the right to possess and operate the Bonchon Business at the Remote Kitchen location), including, without limitation, (i) implementing different hours of operation; and (ii) using vendors and/or paying for technologies and services that are not standard for Dine-In, Fast Casual and Delivery and Carryout Restaurants. You agree to implement any such System modifications as if they were part of the System at the time you signed this Agreement.

You acknowledge that because uniformity under many varying conditions may not be possible or practical, we reserve the right to materially vary our standards or franchise agreement terms for any franchised Bonchon Business, based on the timing of the grant of the franchise, the peculiarities of the particular territory or circumstances, business potential, population, existing business practices, other non-arbitrary distinctions or any other condition which we consider important to the successful operation of the franchised Bonchon Business. You will have no right to require us to disclose any variation or to grant the same or a similar variation to you.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–536)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bonchon has the right to modify the Bonchon System, which may include requiring franchisees to institute drive-through and/or delivery services at their Restaurant. Bonchon may modify components of the Bonchon System and requirements applicable to the franchisee by means of Supplements to the Manuals or otherwise. These modifications can include altering the products, services, programs, methods, standards, accounting and computer systems, forms, policies and procedures; adding to, deleting from or modifying the products and services which the franchised Business is authorized and required to offer; modifying or substituting the equipment, signs, trade dress and other Restaurant characteristics; requirements pertaining to capturing and relaying customer information and data; and, changing, improving, modifying or substituting for the Proprietary Marks.

Bonchon may also require franchisees operating a Remote Kitchen Restaurant to comply with operating standards different from those prescribed for Dine-In, Fast Casual and Delivery and Carryout Only Restaurants. These different standards may include implementing different hours of operation and using vendors and/or paying for technologies and services that are not standard for Dine-In, Fast Casual and Delivery and Carryout Restaurants. Franchisees agree to implement any such System modifications as if they were part of the System at the time they signed the Franchise Agreement.

Bonchon also reserves the right to materially vary its standards or franchise agreement terms for any franchised Bonchon Business, based on the timing of the grant of the franchise, the peculiarities of the particular territory or circumstances, business potential, population, existing business practices, other non-arbitrary distinctions or any other condition which Bonchon considers important to the successful operation of the franchised Bonchon Business. However, the franchisee will have no right to require Bonchon to disclose any variation or to grant the same or a similar variation to them.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.