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We connect operators worldwide with Korea's best franchise brands — with sourced numbers, introductions in your language, and negotiation from Seoul. Free to you; the brand pays us only when a deal closes.

4,644 Korean restaurants operate overseas across 56 countries (MAFRA, 2025). Free to operators — the brand pays us on a closed deal.

The numbers

Every range is public. Your shortlist is not.

12Korean brands you could open for $150,000 or less
$30,000$1M+
Fried chicken

7 franchises

Fried chicken

from ₩35,900,000
Investment
Source: KFTC disclosure-based chicken startup-cost table via In-Today (excl. rent deposit/premium)
10,528
Total units
7
Franchises
Coffee & cafe

3 franchises

Coffee & cafe

from ₩65,530,000
Investment
Source: TheBorn Startup Center official cost table (10-pyeong store, ex-VAT, ex-real-estate; education 3M + bond 1.5M + equipment 38.18M + interior 15.45M + signage 4.9M + initial goods 2.5M KRW)
8,956
Total units
3
Franchises
Bakery

2 franchises

Bakery

from ₩221,500,000
Investment
Source: Official paris.co.kr opening-costs page, 2025 KFTC 정보공개서 filing basis (30-pyeong store, ex-VAT, excludes real estate)
6,050
Total units
2
Franchises
Corn dogs & street food

2 franchises

Corn dogs & street food

from ₩39,710,000
Investment
Source: 2022 KR total startup cost excl. real estate, 7-pyeong basis, via rank.intoday.kr
661
Total units
2
Franchises
Dessert & bingsu

1 franchises

Dessert & bingsu

from ₩151,500,000
Investment
Source: KR total startup cost, 30-pyeong store excl. real estate, via Maninpost
586
Total units
1
Franchises
Korean food & BBQ

1 franchises

Korean food & BBQ

from ₩167,000,000
Investment
Source: Official Dookki 30-pyeong total (VAT excluded; refundable 5M deposit and demolition/electrical/fire/gas/exterior works separate)
444
Total units
1
Franchises

From inquiry to opening

A named five-step process. You always know where you stand.

01
Profile

Tell us your market, budget and timeline. We qualify every request so brands take our introductions seriously.

02
Shortlist

You get a realistic shortlist with sourced numbers — not every brand, the right brands for your market.

03
Introduction

We introduce you directly to the brand's expansion team and translate both ways, Korean and your language.

04
Negotiation

Term sheets, territory scope, fees, training — we support the negotiation until the agreement is signed.

05
Opening

We stay involved through training and store opening, and remain your channel back to the brand.

Looking to open a Korean franchise?

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