Minor Food teams up with SPE to acquire Bonchon, strengthening global franchise portfolio

M&A · Partnership
โดย Kaohoon·THUS·Read original
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Minor Food, a subsidiary of MINT, together with Serruya Private Equity, has signed an agreement to acquire Bonchon International, a global Korean food franchise brand, from the existing shareholders VIG Partners and Mr. Seo & Family. The transaction is expected to be immediately earnings-accretive for Minor Food, thanks to a business model focused on royalty fees and low capital investment, aligning with the company's asset-light strategy. Bonchon has approximately 500 restaurants across nine key markets outside South Korea and is known for its double-fried chicken with signature sauces. Minor Food, which already holds the master franchise rights in Thailand, will become the owner of the Bonchon brand and business worldwide outside the Americas, while SPE will oversee the business in the Americas. The two parties have a business relationship spanning over 30 years and are ready to drive new store expansion in existing and new markets, as well as leverage Bonchon's sauce manufacturing facility to generate strong long-term revenue and profit.

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Consumer Discretionary▲ · 1 stocks

Off-coverage companies 3

Bonchon International Inc.Private▲ Positive
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Acquired by Minor Food and SPE, likely to benefit from expansion and manufacturing leverage.

Serruya Private EquityPrivate▲ Positive
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SPE acquires Bonchon Americas, expanding its franchise portfolio.

VIG PartnersPrivate± Mixed
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VIG Partners sells its stake; impact depends on terms, not detailed.

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