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Customers browse bb.q's first Central Asian location in Almaty, Kazakhstan. [GENESIS BBQ]

Korean fried chicken chain bb.q opens first Central Asian store in Kazakhstan

Korean fried chicken chain bb.q has opened its first Central Asian location in Almaty, Kazakhstan, its operator Genesis BBQ said on Monday.

2026.5.11

A school built in January through “I Love Africa,” a participatory social contribution initiative involving Genesis BBQ Group and its franchise [BBQ]

Genesis BBQ Group builds middle school in Kenya to expand opportunities for underserved children

Genesis BBQ Group has built a middle school in Kenya to help bring better learning opportunities to children in an underserved community.

2026.3.16

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This file photo, provided by the fried chicken chain Genesis BBQ on Dec. 24, 2025, shows its drive-thru store in New Jersey. [YONHAP]

Korean restaurant chains operate over 4,600 overseas outlet as of December 2025

Korean food service companies were operating more than 4,600 outlets in overseas markets as of last year, government data showed on Friday.

2026.2.6

The photo shows a signature fried chicken menu item from a franchise restaurant in Seoul on Dec. 28. [YONHAP]

Number of chicken franchise shops surpassed 30,000 in 2024: Data Ministry

The number of chicken franchise outlets in Korea surpassed 30,000 for the first time in 2024, though sales growth continued to lag behind other food franchise sectors such as pizza, according to data from the Ministry of Data and Statistics on Sunday

2025.12.28

The picture shows a Kyochon store in Seoul on April 3, 2023. [NEWS1]

Labeling rule introduced for fried chicken franchises amid 'shrinkflation' concerns

The government unveiled Tuesday measures to prevent "shrinkflation" practices of fried chicken franchises and other processed food manufacturers, officials said. The measures came after fried chicken brand Kyochon 1991 was accused of shrinkflation.

2025.12.2

A person walks past a fried chicken stand in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Nov. 9. The number of chicken restaurants stood at 39,789 in 2023, down 4 percent from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive year of decline, according to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service. [YONHAP]

Number of chicken restaurants decline for third consecutive year

The number of chicken restaurants stood at 39,789 in 2023, down 4 percent from a year earlier, marking the third consecutive year of decline, according to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service.

2025.11.9

Crunch time for Korean fried chicken as franchises return to where it all started

Korea's leading fried chicken franchise, BHC, has released the KwaSakKing, a reinvention of the plain original that started the craze.

2025.4.22

A caramel liqueur cheesecake and limited-edition strawberry beer can be served with the strawberry afternoon tea set of the “Love in London” promotion at the BBQ Village Songnidan-gil flagship branch. [GENESIS BBQ]

Genesis BBQ spreads the love with British-inspired afternoon tea experience

Fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ is running a seasonal Valentine’s promotion, “Love in London,” inspired by British culture and the peak strawberry season in Korea, featuring an afternoon tea set, various strawberry desserts and even strawberry...

2025.2.5

Genesis BBQ Chairman Yoon Hong-geun, right, poses for a photo with a representative from Indonesian firm Jakarta Heritage Rasa Harum after signing a master franchise agreement. [GENESIS BBQ]

Chicken franchise Genesis BBQ to spread its wings in Indonesia with partnership

Fried chicken chain Genesis BBQ signed a partnership agreement with an Indonesian firm to begin operations in the fourth most-populous country in the world.

2024.9.23

People ordering food in the BBQ LA Hollywood store [GENESIS BBQ]

Genesis BBQ opens a store in Hollywood

Korean fried chicken franchise Genesis BBQ opened a store in Hollywood, Los Angeles, continuing its expansion into the U.S. market.

2024.6.25