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Emerging Brands

SeoulSpice is fast-casual gateway to Korean culture

 By Lisa Jennings on Apr. 09, 2025

South Korean flavors have been trending for years. This fast-casual concept brings from-scratch authenticity and private-equity backing to the race in an attempt to create a nation of "Seoulmates."

Food

Korean food keeps evolving as it picks up momentum in U.S. restaurants

 By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 07, 2024

Fueled by Korean pop culture and more adventurous palates, the cuisine is firmly in the mainstream with room to grow.

Food

Asian street foods, fizzy drinks and crunchy snacks trend at Summer Fancy Food Show

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 25, 2024

Plus Korean, Indian and African ingredients make news, and condiments and desserts take on more complex flavor profiles.

Operations

How Bonchon’s Innovative Strategies are Revolutionizing the Korean Fried Chicken Market

Sponsored content from our partner Bonchon on Jun. 13, 2024

In the growing and changing world of food franchises, innovation is the key to standing out and making a lasting impact among consumers and potential franchisees alike.

Emerging Brands

How South Korea's bb.q Chicken became one of the fastest-growing chains in the U.S.

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2023

After some brand tinkering and a little help from Netflix, the chain has Americans hooked on its “best of the best quality” Korean fried chicken.

6 takeaways from a fusion fast casual’s recent PE infusion

By Lauren Hallow on Dec. 05, 2016

Coming off a successful appearance on the TV show “Shark Tank,” Chi'Lantro founder Jae Kim discusses what makes the Korean-Mexican fast casual an investable brand and the challenges on growing the concept, including how to deal with the chain’s cashless policy.