Chicken Delight vs Bonchon Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chicken Delight vs Bonchon including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Bonchon Franchise
Investment $428,900 - $603,100$503,879 - $1,099,004
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%3.75%- 4.75%
Advertising Fee 4%-
Year Founded 19522002
Year Franchised 19522002
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years+5+5
Renewal Fee Legal fees (to be determined)-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chicken Delight Franchise
Bonchon Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bonchon Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bonchon Franchise
    Training -Four-week initial training at our headquarters in New York City and an intensive 5 days on-site training during the store opening
    Support Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chicken Delight Franchise
    Bonchon Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Chicken Delight

    When Al Tunick bought some deep fryers from a company that was going out of business, he didn't quite know what to do with them. With the help of some friends, Tunick began experimenting, trying to cook different foods in the fryers. The entrepreneur found his answer in chicken, and in 1952, Chicken Delight was born. The company quickly expanded throughout the United States and first moved into Canada in 1958.
    Winnipeg entrepreneur Otto Koch purchased his first Chicken Delight franchise in 1969. Seeing the potential of the chain in Canada, Koch built and acquired additional franchise locations and in 1976 bought Chicken Delight of Canada Ltd. By providing quality service and cleanliness, the Canadian operation prospered. This success led to Koch’s acquisition of the U.S. and International arm - Chicken Delight International Inc. in 1979. For the first time the total Chicken Delight system was under one roof. Otto Koch passed away in December 2010 - but that wasn’t the end for Chicken Delight. Winnipeg couple Jim and Nadine Cartman became the new owners of Chicken Delight in June 2012. Under their leadership, Chicken Delight is now undergoing a brand refresh with focus on renovating existing stores, adding new menu items and improving customer service.
    The Cartmans and their team keep a close eye on the marketplace and are constantly looking to expand Chicken Delight through franchising.
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    Chicken Delight features a menu of fried chicken, pizza and ribs for dine-in, delivery and takeout.

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    About Bonchon

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    Bonchon Chicken is a global restaurant chain best known for its crunchy double-fried chicken, savory signature sauces, and unique pan-Asian menu.
    Founded in 2002 in South Korea, “Bonchon” means “my hometown” in Korean and represents the company’s mission and commitment to authentic, traditional ingredients and cooking techniques, ensuring the highest level of quality, flavor, and care with each dish.
    It is for these reasons, Bonchon was recognized by Business Insider in 2019 as “the gold standard for fried chicken,” beating out five major restaurant chains for “best chicken wings.” Bonchon was also recently named as a top-10 innovative restaurant in Fast Casual’s 2020 Top 100 Movers & Shakers,
    further solidifying Bonchon’s position as a leader within the industry.
    Today, Bonchon has over 340 locations worldwide, including more than 100 restaurants and franchise outposts across the United States.
    • Traditional sit-down: Restaurants provide a friendly, casual dining experience perfect for gathering with family or friends
    • Quick service / Fast Casual: Restaurants serve Bonchon to customers looking for express-style dining and to-go orders
    • Food Court Concept: Restaurants are streamlined and designed primarily for shopping malls and food courts
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of one Bonchon Business is from $503,879 to $1,099,004 (not including real property), including $55,754 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation as a franchisee under an Area Development Agreement is from $32,000 to $105,000 (assuming, for the low end of the range, 3 and, for the high end of the range, 10 Businesses, although this is not a maximum), including $30,000 to $100,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.

    #277 in Franchise 500 for 2021.  Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.