BONCHON FRANCHISE LLC 575 8th Ave. #502 New York, NY 10018 Tel: 1-212-273-1111 press kit
ABOUT BONCHON Based in the heart of New York, Bonchon is a franchise specialized in Korean-style fried chicken and a variety of savory Asian fusion dishes. Bonchon has travelled far and wide from Busan, South Korea, to become the internationally loved brand it is today. After the success of Bonchon in South Korea in 2002, the first location overseas was opened in 2006, in Fort Lee New Jersey. Not long after, Bonchon entered New York City and opened its flagship restaurant in the heart of Manhattan. Bonchon s unique and delicious fried chicken quickly attracted a dedicated following. Word-of-mouth alone helped Bonchon expand throughout America in States such as Massachusetts, Virginia, California, Texas to name a few. Bonchon has risen to fame, due to the popularity of its one of a kind fried chicken. Bonchon has become a household name in the Philippines, Thailand, Kuwait and Singapore and now looking to expand all over the globe. As of July 2017, there are over 236 restaurants in nine countries with more than 63 in the United States. These include both corporate and franchise owned locations. Bonchon prides itself in the fact that all chicken is made to order, using the highest quality ingredients. In addition to chicken wings, drumsticks and strips, Bonchon also offers a selection of Asian fusion cuisine. Bonchon offers a variety of dining experiences for you to enjoy. The traditional sit-down restaurant provides a friendly, casual dining experience perfect for gathering with family or friends. For the ultimate convenience, most restaurants also offer take-out and delivery services. IN ADDITION TO CHICKEN WINGS, DRUMSTICKS AND STRIPS, BONCHON ALSO OFFERS A SAVORY SELECTION OF ASIAN FUSION CUISINE.
USA LOCATIONS COLORADO MICHIGAN ILLINOIS NEW YORK MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTICUT PENNSYLVANIA NEW JERSEY OHIO WASHINGTON DC MARYLAND VIRGINIA CALIFORNIA OKLAHOMA NORTH CAROLINA GEORGIA TEXAS HAWAII FLORIDA STORES IN OPERATION63 25 STORES UNDER CONSTRUCTION 17 LOOKING FOR LOCATIONS
LOCATIONS IN 19 STATES
IN THE NEWS BONCHON GETS CROWDS HOOKED ON KOREAN-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN Debbie Lee, September 7th, 2016 Las Vegas Weekly BONCHON IS BRINGING ITS KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN TO THE O.C. Allyson Escoar, January 6th, 2017 L.A. Times CHICKEN WINGS IN NYC KOREAN STYLE. Jillian Jorgensen February 3rd, 2017 AMNY Larry Olmsted, Special for USA Today, July 16th, 2015 The new KFC: Korean fried chicken takes America. Listed under: BEST CHICKEN WINGS IN THE U.S Kate Krader, March 27th, 2017 FOOD&WINE BONCHON DOES KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN THAT S AMAZING,... - Anthony Bourdain Jessica Festa, January 15th, 2015 West Jet Magazine The Absolute Best Chicken Wings in New York Hannah Goldfield, January 25, 2017 Grub Street
HOTTEST TRENDS IN 2017 BIBIMBAP BOWLS are the hottest trend in 2017 Chicken Wings +54% FRIED CHICKEN FOREVER IN 2017 -Conde Naste Traveler/cntraveler.com Jessica Voelker December 29th 2016 According to Forbes and National Restaurant Association 2017 2013 2014 2015 2017 2016 EGG YOLKS HUGE IN 2017 - Foodbest.com -National Restaurant Association 2017 SOME FACTS ABOUT BONCHON Founded 2002 Headquarters New York City MEANS My Hometown IN KOREAN DAIKON RADISH The superfood A powerful immune booster and cancer fighter. Relieves fatigue and cleanses the blood. -herbwisdom.com SPICY FOODS Still hot in 2017 -Foodbest.com First U.S. restaurant The first Bonchon opened in Fort Lee, New Jersey 2006 Slogan It s not just fried chicken... It s Bonchon
SOCIAL MEDIA Loved this place! Never had wings that were as crunchy and spicy! 5 Stars!! Their wings are addictive! Love them!! I have to order half the amount otherwise I will eat them all! 40,700+ IMPRESSIONS This was incredible good and flavorful food. We got the combo wings/drums with half spicy and the other half soy garlic... we also got the chicken fried rice and the potstickers... everything was wonderful and reasonably priced... would definetly come back Simply the best fried chicken out there. Spicy strips are my go to. Pork belly buns and kimchi coleslaw are amazing as well. Korean style fried chicken (arguably best kind of fried chicken), seasoned fries, and bibimbap at Bonchon. YUMMY #eathappiness 6,726+ TOTAL FANS 42.7% MALE 57.3% FEMALE Best fried chicken ever! I recommend this place to friends all the time! 6,270+ FOLLOWERS Great fried chicken wing. Food and Wine magazine considers the Bonchon fried chicken winds as one of the top restaurants (In many locations) for chicken wings. Korean Fried Chicken Wings This cult Korean wings spot features exquisitely crispy fried chicken that comes with a choice of glazes: soy garlic sauce, or spicy hot. This is one of the few places where both choices are equally delicious, so go for half and half. If you like chicken, whether it be wings, drums or strips (boneless) this place is a must. It s the best chicken wings you ll ever have! Good on tap list to help wash down the chicken. Great atmosphere and service. Loved their food. Would absolutely go again and bring friends who hadn t tried it. I m pretty sure they d become raving fans as well! =) Their garlic soy chicken wings are delicious. Mouth watering; best chicken I ve ever eaten. 1,730+ FOLLOWERS 6.5+ millions CUSTOMER SEARCHES & PAGE REVIEWS
THE BONCHON EXPERIENCE Bonchon s amazing experiences make for unforgettable moments. Every handcrafted piece of Bonchon chicken starts with your experience. Each bite makes you want to shout from the rooftops and tell the world about the amazing sights, smells, sounds and tastes you are experiencing. Your sticky fingers race across your phone to take a photo and share it with the world and then your Bonchon experience begins again as you bring in your best friends and your most trusted family to try a taste sensation like no other. BECAUSE IT S NOT JUST CHICKEN, IT S BONCHON! For more information contact us at: marketing@bonchon.com