‘Chicken Republic’ Reaches a Turning Point With 30,000 Franchise Stores Nationwide

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s fried chicken industry has crossed a symbolic threshold, with the number of franchise outlets nationwide surpassing 30,000 for the first time, even as signs of market saturation intensify and growth prospects dim at home. According to the National Data Policy Agency’s 2024 Franchise Statistics released on December [...]