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BONCHON U.S. APPOINTS NEW CEO

PRIVATEMay 23, 2023

Company

Bonchon

DallasFood and BeverageFood And BeverageHospitality

Description

Global CFO Bryan Shin promoted to top post to fuel brand expansion","Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its distinctive Korean double-fried chicken, has appointed former Global CFO Bryan Shin to lead Bonchon U.S. as CEO.","Shin joined Bonchon as head of global finance in 2019 with more than 10 years in the global food and beverage space. He previously served in various top global leadership and senior positions with iconic brands including Goose Island Beer Company, Yum! Brands and CJ Foodville , where he implemented strategies for a global launch of Korean cuisine.

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BONCHON U.S. APPOINTS NEW CEO (May 23, 2023). Bonchon is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.

What did Bonchon announce on May 23, 2023?
Global CFO Bryan Shin promoted to top post to fuel brand expansion","Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its distinctive Korean double-fried chicken, has appointed former Global CFO Bryan Shin to lead Bonchon U.S. as CEO.","Shin joined Bonchon as head of global finance in 2019 with more than 10 years in the global food and beverage space. He previously served in various top global...
What does Bonchon do?
Bonchon is a global restaurant brand known for distinctive Korean double-fried chicken, Asian fusion cuisine and Korean specialties.
Where is Bonchon based?
Bonchon is based in Dallas, Texas, United States.
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Company Information

Company

Bonchon

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Bonchon is a global restaurant brand known for distinctive Korean double-fried chicken, Asian fusion cuisine and Korean specialties. Born in Busan, South Korea, in 2002, the concept was established in the United States in 2006. Bonchon sets out to have its fans "Crunch Out Loud" by sharing the joy of hand-battered, double-fried, crazy-crispy Korean fried chicken with the world. Bonchon currently has more than 400 restaurants across nine countries: Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Australia, Vietnam, France and the United States. The brand has earned several accolades recently. It was recognized by Business Insider as "the gold standard for fried chicken" and was included on Nation's Restaurant News' 2022 "Top 500 Restaurants," Fast Casual Magazine's 2022 "Top 100 Movers & Shakers" and Entrepreneur's 2022 "Franchise 500", "Fastest Growing Franchises", "Top Food Franchise" and "Top Global Franchise" lists. For more information about Bonchon, visit bonchon.com. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit franchising.bonchon.com.

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