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BHC to open first Indonesian store in first half of next year

Chicken franchise BHC is set to open its first branch in Jakarta under a master license agreement with an Indonesian food and beverage company.

2024-12-17

BHC opens first Taiwan store on 10th anniversary of hallmark Bburinkle flavor

BHC Chicken has opened its first branch in Taiwan, marking a key milestone in its Asian expansion. The Taipei location features popular dishes and is part of plans for additional outlets in the region.

2024-11-12

Kyochon opens fifth branch in Taiwan

Korean fried chicken franchise Kyochon opened its fifth store and first stand-alone branch in Taiwan, this time with a roadside venue in Taichung.

2024-10-15

Chicken franchise Kyochon takes K-flavors global with bottled sauce push

The smell of Korean red hot peppers, perhaps familiar to a global audience for the smoky, rich spiciness they give red chili paste, or gochujang, filled the air as the produce was unloaded from trucks at Kyochon BHN Bio’s factory.

2024-09-29

Kyochon hopes new Corn Chicken flavor pops with MZs

Kyochon F&B released the all-new Kyochon Corn Chicken, hoping to generate a loyal base among younger consumers, with a industry-first tender option debuting as well.

2024-07-18

Kyochon F&B to install chicken-frying robots in U.S. stores

Kyochon F&B, a major Korean chicken franchise, will install automated chicken-frying robots at two of its stores in California to ensure uniform quality on its fried chicken products and save on labor costs.

2024-06-24

'You can't get this in Korea': K-food finds a new, upscale identity in New York City

New York's Korean food offers a higher-status experience than the traditional food one might eat in Korea. With no obligation to cater to cultural ties or keep prices low, restaurants imbue their Korean offerings with upscale quality.

2024-05-30

Kyochon F&B launches noodle chain in pivot away from its famous fried chicken

Kyochon F&B, best known for its soy sauce fried chicken, has launched a new noodle chain, Memil Danpyeon, in Seoul.

2024-03-30

Genesis BBQ opens takeout-only Hanoi store to tap into growing demand in Vietnam

Korean fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ (bb.q) launched a delivery and takeaway-only store in Hanoi, Vietnam, to tap into the country's rapidly growing delivery market.

2024-02-16

Kyochon F&B, Kyung Hee Univ. to collaborate on dish creation

The company and university signed an MOU that may see students develop menu items.

2024-02-14