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Take-out, Delivery Orders Save Hamburger Franchises from Coronavirus Impact

Take-out, Delivery Orders Save Hamburger Franchises from Coronavirus Impact

SEOUL, April 13 (Korea Bizwire) — While most restaurants are facing a serious survival crisis due to the coronavirus outbreak, hamburger franchises are showing better performance thanks to take-out and delivery services. McDonald’s Korea reported that more than 10 million cars visited McDrive, McDonald’s drive-thru service, in the first quarter this year. Shinsegae Food Inc.’s [...]

No Brand Burger Dominating the Market as Consumers Prioritize Value

No Brand Burger Dominating the Market as Consumers Prioritize Value

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — “No Brand” burgers from Shinsegae Food Inc., the food manufacturing arm of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae, are dominating the hamburger market. Analysts say that Shinsegae’s cost-effectiveness strategy for its new No Brand Burger restaurants is behind such growth. The company managed to lower the price by more than [...]

Shake Shack Opens Second Korean Outlet after Monumental Success

Shake Shack Opens Second Korean Outlet after Monumental Success

SEOUL, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The launch of Shake Shack’s first Korean franchise on the main thoroughfare in Gangnam was met with unparalleled success, with the restaurant attracting an average of 3,000 visitors each day.  The local operator of the franchise, SPC Group, is hoping to keep the momentum afloat by opening a second [...]

Shake Shack Opens in Korea; Popularity of Homemade Burgers Soars

Shake Shack Opens in Korea; Popularity of Homemade Burgers Soars

SEOUL, July 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Shake Shack, a New York-based casual restaurant chain, finally launched the first of its long-anticipated Korean franchises last week. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the launch was followed by soaring popularity and public interest in premium homemade burgers.  According to Gmarket, an e-commerce platform, sales of ‘hamburger makers’ skyrocketed by over 1,400 [...]

Shake Shack Arrives in Korea

Shake Shack Arrives in Korea

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Korea’s burger fans will finally get to taste the delectable offerings of one of the most popular hamburger franchises in New York City: Shake Shack. Best known for its burger and milk shake combo, Shake Shack is an American fast casual restaurant. Last year, Korean food and confectionary giant SPC [...]

Johnny Rockets Announces Largest International Growth Plans in Company’s History

Johnny Rockets Announces Largest International Growth Plans in Company’s History

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Apr. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Johnny Rockets recently signed the largest development deal in the brand’s history with a plan to open 100 restaurants in China, with the first scheduled to open in 2016. Johnny Rockets has entered into partnership with a joint venture between AUM Hospitality and Parkson Retail Group Ltd.  [...]