What does Bonchon mean in Korean?
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Founded in South Korea in 2002, the word “Bonchon” means “my hometown” in Korean and represents the company’s mission to be a constantly reliable source of familiarity and comfort for our customers by serving up a delicious, premium food experience wherever they are.
Who is the owner of Bonchon?
Jinduk Seo
The Korea fried chicken franchise currently operates in 21 states in the U.S. and 8 countries internationally. Jinduk Seo is the founder of Bonchon Chicken and Flynn Dekker is currently the CEO. The United States headquarters is located in New York City, where all the training is done.

What flavor is best at Bonchon?
Bingsu from BonChon is one of the best to order especially if you haven’t had bingsu before because it’s simple, sweet, and comes in familiar, well-loved flavors. The flavors you can choose from are: ube macapuno, chocolate brownie, and mango cheesecake.
Does BonChon have MSG?
Bonchon Chicken on Twitter: “@dcaro12 Thanks for your question! Our sauce, which is made in Korea, might contain trace amounts of MSG.” / Twitter.
How many BonChon locations are there?
336 outlets
Bonchon now has 336 outlets globally including 87 units in operation in the U.S. with 36 or so coming in 2019. In 2018, it expanded by 25 stores.

Where did Bonchon originated?
Busan, South Korea
Bonchon launched in Busan, South Korea in 2002, but expanded overseas quickly. It opened its first American outlet in Fort Lee, New Jersey in 2006 and then moved into Manhattan soon afterwards.
What is Bonchon chicken made of?
In this deconstructed Bonchon-style Korean fried chicken recipe, the thigh fillets are pounded, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, dredged in flour, dipped in a light batter and fried twice. Then, the cooked fillets are brushed with sauce.
What does a KFC franchise cost?
Kentucky Fried Chicken Franchise Cost / Initial Investment / Kentucky. The franchise fee to become a KFC franchise owner is $45,000, with an estimated startup costs totals ranging between $1.2 million and $2.5 million. A 5% royalty fee on gross monthly receipts is paid to the company.
What is crispy Mandu in BonChon?
BonChon’s Crispy Mandu is made up deep-fried dumplings stuffed with chicken, served over a hot bed of white rice or Seoul Fried Rice. We found the dumplings to be super crunchy on the outside, with a flavorful chicken roll on the inside.