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Kyochon Chicken

교촌치킨

Korean fried chicken franchise · 1,447 stores · 7 countries

Investment & fees

Figures shown for market: KR

Total investment (low) (as of 2024)₩131,010,000
Initial franchise fee (as of 2024)₩6,770,000

Figures shown for market: US

Total investment (low) (as of 2026)$543,500
Total investment (high) (as of 2026)$1,088,500
Initial franchise fee (as of 2022)$40,000

Figures are historical, come from the named source, and are not a promise or projection of your results. Costs and outcomes vary by market, site and operator.

Brand facts

Founded
1991
Total units
1,447
Overseas units
85
Countries
7
Headquarters
Seongnam (Pangyo), Gyeonggi-do
Overseas model
mixed

Source: www.koreatimes.co.kr

Territory availability

  • Greater ChinaOpen
  • Middle East & GCCOpen
  • North AmericaOpen
  • Southeast AsiaOpen

About the brand

Kyochon Chicken, founded in Gumi in 1991 and operated by KOSPI-listed Kyochon F&B, is one of South Korea's largest fried-chicken franchises, known for its soy-garlic and honey series. The brand operates roughly 1,360 domestic outlets and about 85 stores across seven overseas markets including the US, China, Malaysia, Taiwan and the UAE. International growth relies mainly on master-franchise partners — notably a 2021 MENA agreement with Dubai's Galadari Brothers — alongside a company-owned US franchising subsidiary that began offering franchises in 2021.

Kyochon–Galadari F&B (Galadari Brothers, Dubai) exclusive MENA master franchise, Apr 2021 — 9 countries, ~100-store target; 3+ Dubai stores open. US runs via own subsidiary Kyochon Franchise LLC (est. 2021).

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