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What training and assistance does Bonchon provide under the Unit Franchise Agreements?

Bonchon Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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Pre-Opening Obligations

Area Development Agreement

If you sign an Area Development Agreement with us, then, under the Area Development Agreement, we will:

  • (1) Designate your Development Territory, the number of Businesses you will open, and the development schedule setting the timetable you will follow for opening the Businesses, based on our mutual agreement. (Area Development Agreement, Section 3.01 and 6.01) You and we will decide on your Development Territory together, considering factors such as the general locations and neighborhoods and proximity to customers in the Development Territory we are considering; traffic patterns in the Development Territory; co-tenant attractiveness in the sites available in the Development Territory; size of the available spaces in the Development Territory; age and condition of the buildings in which the Restaurant Locations might be situated in the Development Territory being considered; the availability of locations and necessary zoning in the Development Territory; and, the location of competitors in the Development Territory. In deciding on the number of Bonchon Businesses and the development schedule for opening them, you and we will consider factors such as the potential total number of Businesses in the Development Territory; how aggressive the opening schedule should be; your experience, if any, in the industry; your experience in franchising; and, the capital commitment you are able and willing to make. If you and we do not agree on the Development Territory, the number of Businesses to be opened and the development schedule, then you and we will not sign an Area Development Agreement. We do not approve or disapprove of the site for your first Restaurant Location under the Area Development Agreement, we do this under, and pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in, the unit Franchise Agreement and in accordance with our then-current standards imposed in connection with same. However, we do approve and disapprove the sites for your subsequent Restaurant Locations pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in, the Area Development Agreement and in accordance with our then-current standards imposed in connection with same.
  • (2) Under the Unit Franchise Agreements, approve or disapprove the sites you propose you for your Restaurant Locations within your Development Territory, perform the training, instruction, assistance and other activities and services for which the Franchise Agreements provide. (Area Development Agreement, Section 8.01).

Franchise Agreement

Before you open your Restaurant, we will:

(1) Approve or disapprove a site for your Restaurant Location. We do not currently own sites for

leasing to franchisees. You select the site for your Restaurant Location, and we approve or disapprove your proposed site. (Franchise Agreement, Section 6.01) If you and we cannot agree upon a Restaurant Location within 90 days following the date we sign the Franchise Agreement, then we can terminate the Franchise Agreement. If we elect to terminate the Franchise Agreement, then you must sign a General Release in the form of Exhibit D to this Disclosure Document. You will not be entitled to a refund of your Initial Franchise Fee.

We may require you to submit maps, completed checklists, photographs, copies of proposed leases, diagrams of the premises with measurements and other information and materials which we may reasonably require to evaluate your proposed Restaurant Location. We may visit your proposed Restaurant Location, but the Franchise Agreement does not require us to do so. If you request that we visit the proposed Restaurant Location, the first visit will be free of cost, with any additional visits costing $500 per day plus the cost of our travel expenses.

We consider the following factors in approving sites: the market potential and estimated volume of your Business; the general location and neighborhood and nearness to customers; store visibility; traffic patterns; co-tenant attractiveness; size of the space; age and condition of the shopping center or building; the location and convenience of entrances; the availability of parking; the availability of locations and necessary zoning; the location of competitors; expected overhead; and, lease terms.

  • (2) Approve or disapprove the lease or purchase agreement for the Restaurant Location within 20 business days after we receive it. If we do not communicate our approval or disapproval to you in that time, the agreement is deemed disapproved. (Franchise Agreement, Section 6.03)
  • (3) Review, and/or cause our designees to review, your final plans and specifications for the Restaurant promptly and approve or provide comments on the plans and specifications to you. Although the Franchise Agreement does not require us to do so, we may have an interior designer/construction manager make visit(s) to your Restaurant Location, and you agree to allow those visits, in order to assist us in determining whether to approve your final plans and specifications. You may not commence construction of the Restaurant until we approve the final plans and specifications in writing.

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, Bonchon provides both pre-opening and ongoing support to franchisees. Before opening, Bonchon will designate the Development Territory, the number of Businesses to be opened, and the development schedule. Bonchon also offers site selection criteria and a site evaluation form. Franchisees must verify that their chosen site meets Bonchon's criteria and utilize a Bonchon-approved real estate broker. Bonchon will also approve or disapprove the sites proposed by franchisees for Restaurant Locations.

Bonchon provides trainers for on-site training and operational support during the Restaurant's opening. For the first, second, or third Bonchon Restaurant, at least three trainers are provided for six days. For the fourth Restaurant, one trainer is provided, assuming the first three Restaurants are open and operational. Franchisees are responsible for the lodging, transportation, and food expenses of the trainers.

After opening, Bonchon will furnish field support services, supervision, and assistance through on-site visits, off-site sessions, and electronic communication. Bonchon also provides standard electronic accounting forms and electronic reports. Additionally, Bonchon will approve or disapprove any advertising, direct mail, identification, and promotional materials proposed by the franchisee within 10 business days. Bonchon also furnishes specifications for required products and services and sells proprietary products to franchisees.

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.