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title: "Dae Gee Korean BBQ: Franchise Costs, Profit and Locations"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1c419bbe-ff4e-4667-a2dd-e95b8bab2645
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-dae-gee-korean-bbq-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2725515
category: "Casual dining"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Casual dining"
topics: ["Finance & M&A"]
published: 2024-04-27T13:08:01.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:09:28.156Z
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# Dae Gee Korean BBQ: Franchise Costs, Profit and Locations

**TL;DR:** Dae Gee Korean BBQ is a seven-unit-and-growing franchise with unique, flavorful cuisine and a strong presence across the country. The brand offers unlimited Korean BBQ, traditional sides and appetizers, and has a total initial investment to open a restaurant ranging from $380,875 to $954,125.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-04-27. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-dae-gee-korean-bbq-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2725515).*

## Story

Dae Gee Korean BBQ, an iconic Denver restaurant, is a seven-unit-and-growing franchise, establishing roots across the country. The Dae Gee Korean BBQ brand was launched in 2012 and quickly grew, introducing unique, flavorful cuisine to the Denver community.

## Brand overview

Using recipes that have been passed down for generations, Dae Gee Korean BBQ offers a dining experience that satisfies guests’ hunger and desire for a fun, connected meal.

While there are currently just seven Dae Gee Korean BBQ restaurants open, the brand’s consumer site lists another nine that are “coming soon,” and a news story from June 2023 noted a major multi-unit agreement in Mexico.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ is growing quickly, and this can be attributed to the novelty associated with the concept. In many markets, high-quality Korean BBQ can be difficult to find, and Dae Gee Korean BBQ creates a welcoming environment with friendly service, home recipes and fresh ingredients.

Dae Gee Korean BBQ offers unlimited Korean BBQ, traditional sides and appetizers, Bee Beem Bhop, soups and stews. “Dae Gee” means “pig” in Korean, and Dae Gee Korean BBQ encourages guests to indulge in new flavors, “#pigout” and “bring out your inner pig.”

Combining Korean food traditions and American culture, the brand offers an atmosphere that allows family, friends and neighbors to connect over a fresh meal featuring diverse dishes and fully immerse themselves in the dining experience.

## Financial performance

During the 2022 reporting period, multiple locations noted gross sales of up to $1.9 million and adjusted net profits ranging from $61,773 to $664,599.

According to the International Franchise Professionals Group, the total initial investment to open a Dae Gee Korean BBQ restaurant is $380,875 - $954,125.

The franchise fee for Dae Gee Korean BBQ is $45,000.

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## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise costs (topic)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Denver (location)
- Mexico (location)
- International Franchise Professionals Group (company)
- Dae Gee Korean BBQ (company)
- korean bbq (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/franchise-deep-dive-dae-gee-korean-bbq-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data-2725515). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1c419bbe-ff4e-4667-a2dd-e95b8bab2645).