What is the total number of on-the-job training hours in the Bonchon Initial Training Program?
Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On the Job Training | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hands-On: Managing the Restaurant/ Leading the Shift | 4 | 10 | Bonchon Training Restaurant (Location to be determined by Bonchon) |
| Training Review and Testing | 2 | 2 | Bonchon Training Restaurant (Location to be determined by Bonchon) |
| Total | 26 | 65 |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 45–60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bonchon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Initial Training Program includes a total of 65 hours of on-the-job training. This training takes place at a Bonchon Training Restaurant, the location of which is determined by Bonchon.
The on-the-job training covers key areas such as managing the restaurant, leading shifts, and training review and testing. Specifically, 10 hours are dedicated to hands-on managing the restaurant and leading the shift, while 2 hours are allocated to training review and testing.
Prospective franchisees should note that this on-the-job training is a component of the broader Initial Training Program, which also includes classroom training. The Initial Training Program is mandatory for the franchisee or their Operating Principal (if they are involved in the restaurant's daily operations), as well as the General Manager, Manager, and Area Manager. This comprehensive training aims to equip franchisees and their key personnel with the practical skills necessary to operate a Bonchon restaurant effectively.