Suzie Tsai

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.

Sightline OS, the inventory and supply chain platform built for multi-unit restaurant chains, today announced the launch of Continuity AI, an intelligent engine that maintains optimum inventory levels throughout the supply chain.

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

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

Historically, many thriving Asian restaurants have been local, mom-and-pop shops.

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.

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.

The Korean fried chicken brand marked a significant international milestone with its first Kuala Lumpur opening, expanding its global footprint to nine countries.

“These wins reflect the strength of our menu and brand, the dedication of our franchise partners and the growing appetite for Korean cuisine,” says Suzie Tsai, CEO of Bonchon.

Bonchon is introducing its new Korean Crunch lineup, featuring pork katsu and Korean-inspired sides.

Bonchon named Blas Escarcega as its Chief Development Officer to lead franchise development in the United States.

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken ranked No. 17 on Fast Casual’s 2026 Movers & Shakers list, highlighting standout brands in the fast-casual restaurant segment.

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken , the global Korean fried chicken franchise, is at a crucial inflection point.

A former sit-down restaurant entrepreneur is scaling Thai Chili 2Go, a fast-casual spinoff focused on a streamlined menu of high-performing Thai street food staples.

Some restaurant brands are relying on price increases to drive comp sales, but Bonchon is focusing on traffic and franchisee support to create a model that works for the “average” operator.

Escarcega has joined the team with extensive experience in related fields.

Operator signs six-unit deal to bring Bonchon to Puerto Rico

Bonchon signs six-unit deal to enter Puerto Rico in 2026

“David brings the kind of franchise development expertise and industry relationships that are essential to driving Bonchon’s next phase of growth,” said Suzie Tsai, CEO.