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Bonchon U.S. Appoints New CEO

by Katie Lee May 24, 2023

Dallas — Bonchon, a global leader in fast-casual Asian fusion dining known for its 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 brands including Goose Island Beer Company, Yum! Brands and CJ Foodville (a subsidiary of Korean conglomerate CJ Group), where he implemented strategies for a global launch …

May 24, 2023

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Shipley Do-Nuts Appoints New CEO

by Katie Lee May 17, 2023

Houston — Shipley Do-Nuts, a fast-growing franchisor of a leading do-nut, kolache and coffee concept, has named Flynn Dekker as its new CEO. Dekker succeeds Clifton Rutledge, who will return to the company’s board of directors. Dekker most recently served as CEO of Bonchon, a global franchisor of Korean chicken restaurants with more than 420 locations spanning nine countries. Before joining Bonchon, Dekker served as chief marketing officer of Wingstop Restaurants. Dekker has 30-plus years of executive leadership experience in the restaurant and retail industry. “Flynn is an exceptionally strong …

May 17, 2023

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Bonchon Opens 20th Location in Virginia

by Katie Lee November 28, 2022

Virginia Beach, Va. — Bonchon is continuing to grow in the state of Virginia. The popular restaurant, known for its crispy, hand-brushed Korean fried chicken, has a new opening in the Hilltop West shopping center in Virginia Beach, Va. The new location opened on November 22. The Virginia Beach Bonchon location has full table service and everything on the menu is available for takeout and delivery. Founded in Busan, South Korea, in 2002, Bonchon today has more than 390 locations across eight countries including Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Cambodia, Myanmar, Australia, …

November 28, 2022

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Bonchon Adds to Leadership Team

by Katie Lee February 23, 2022

Dallas — Bonchon, the popular global restaurant concept known for Korean fried chicken, has promoted Greg Buchanan from senior vice president of development to chief administration officer. Originally joining the team in 2019, Buchanan brought with him both wisdom and leadership that led to the launch of new business strategies that have ultimately led Bonchon to become one of the fastest growing brands in its category today. In his new role, Buchanan will lead the U.S. finance, accounting and supply chain teams in addition to his current work leading franchise …

February 23, 2022

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Bonchon Plans to Open 30 New Locations in 2022, Also Marks 20th Anniversary

by Katie Lee January 17, 2022

Dallas — Bonchon, a popular global restaurant concept known for its flavorful Korean fried chicken, is celebrating a year filled with new market expansion and growth, positive sales figures, a new fast-casual model and two decades in business. First establishing itself in the U.S. in 2006, Bonchon is heading into 2022 with rapid franchise growth plans to add 30 new locations with the help of multi-unit operators in thoughtfully selected growth markets. The brand has confirmed new development agreements covering Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, New York, Minnesota, Tennessee …

January 17, 2022