The chain originating in South Korea is growing quickly in the U.S. under the guidance of growth-chain veterans such as Darren Tipton and Jack Moran, formerly of Le Pain Quotidien. Tipton moved up to CEO for U.S. operations in 2019, and Moran became the company's global chief.
| Top 500 Year | 2020 |
|---|---|
| 2019 U.S. Sales ($000,000) | $152* |
| YOY Sales Change | 14.5% |
| 2019 U.S. Units | 81 |
| YOY Unit Change | 8.0% |
| Menu Category | Bakery Cafe |
*Technomic estimate
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