Bonchon Chicken

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Bonchon International Inc., operating under the name Bonchon Chicken (Korean: 본촌치킨; Hanja: 本村치킨; pronounced [pɔntɕʰɔn], which means "my hometown"), is an international fast food chain that specializes in Korean fried chicken. The company was founded in 2002 by Jinduk Seo in Busan, South Korea, and currently has its headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Bonchon stopped its South Korean restaurant activities in 2016 and switched to a pure export-oriented franchise. At present, there are around 500 restaurants located in over ten different countries and regions. Among the most significant markets are the US, Philippines, and Thailand. The company has been majority owned by South Korea-based private equity firm VIG Partners since December 2018. Since then, the brand moved its global headquarters from South Korea to the US, launched new fast-casual dining formats, and put the business up for auction in 2026. The chain came under public criticism about premium pricing and labor issues.

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