Bonchon

Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai has seen multiple franchise owners who first experienced the brand as customers before becoming owners.

International growth presents franchise brands with a fundamental contradiction.

Cicis Pizza appoints Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Cicis Pizza, the original all-you-can-eat pizza buffet known for delivering TBPVA (The Best Pizza Value Anywhere), has appointed Kimberly Thompson as Executive Vice President of Development.

Bonchon meets with franchise prospects at IFA World Franchise Show this September.

Blas Escarcega leads Bonchon franchise sales with 15 years experience.

For experienced operators, the value of franchising isn't simply opening a single store - it's scaling multi-unit locations across regional markets.

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From Big Four accountant to one of Bonchon's largest franchisees in Colorado, Henry Lee has transformed a career in finance into a thriving multi-unit restaurant business.

Authentic Restaurant Brands said the funding from Trimontium would bring new resources to “hometown hero” brands.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have finalized their acquisition of Bonchon, splitting ownership of the Korean fried chicken brand by global geographic regions.

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Share prices for Wendy’s jumped after reports that Nelson Peltz, a major Wendy’s franchisee, may be poised to buy the fast-food chain.

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken , the 500-unit crispy fried chicken franchise, is building on its Korean roots as it grows across North America.

Bonchon , the globally celebrated Korean fried chicken franchise known for its hand-battered, double-fried chicken and signature sauces, is focused on strategic U.S.

CEO Suzie Tsai details how the Korean fried chicken chain is leveraging AI for supply chain forecasting, localized marketing, and kiosk operations to boost profitability.

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Bonchon has 20+ years of experience with Korean fried chicken in the US

Bonchon, the Korean fried chicken franchise, is acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity for an undisclosed amount.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have acquired the 500-unit Korean fried chicken chain, with Serruya set to spearhead expansion across the Americas.

Bonchon has been acquired by Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity, enhancing the brand's global reach and operations.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have reached a deal to acquire the 500-unit Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon from VIG Partners.

Minor Food and Serruya Private Equity have split global ownership of the Korean fried chicken chain, with Serruya taking over the brand's entire Americas portfolio.

Opus Training, a training operations platform used by multi-unit brands, has launched Opus Recommendation Engine, a product designed to convert operational data and guest feedback into specific action steps for franchise