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title: "KPOT Opens 100th Location, Celebrates with Times Square “Thank You” Video"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a95ea6fc-674d-4de0-a362-83db2ea09ba8
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250513_kpot_opens_100th_location_celebrates_with_times_square_thank_you_video.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-05-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:42:41.123Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# KPOT Opens 100th Location, Celebrates with Times Square “Thank You” Video

**TL;DR:** KPOT has opened its 100th location and celebrated with a video in Times Square, thanking its guests, franchise partners, and team members. The brand offers a diverse culinary experience with Korean BBQ and Hot Pot options.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-05-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250513_kpot_opens_100th_location_celebrates_with_times_square_thank_you_video.html).*

## Story

KPOT offers a diverse culinary experience with an extensive selection of premium meats, fresh seafood, and crisp vegetables for both its BBQ and Hot Pot offerings. The Hot Pot menu offers a variety of noodles and soy-based options; guests can customize their experience by choosing from eight distinctive soup bases, each offering a unique flavor profile to complement their meal.

“KPOT’s growth is a reflection of consumer demand for immersive, hands-on dining experiences,” says Victor Chow, Vice President of Operations for KPOT. “With that being said, this wouldn’t be possible without our incredible guests, franchise partners, dedicated team members, and loyal fans who made KPOT what it is today. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the communities that welcomed us over the years and the people who keep coming back to gather around our grills.”

Known for its high-energy, interactive approach to Korean BBQ and Hot Pot, KPOT has become a destination for communal dining, blending traditional flavors with a modern, tech-savvy experience. On Friday, April 25, the brand marked a significant milestone with a celebration in the heart of New York City. Supporters, partners, and team members gathered in Times Square for the unveiling of a commemorative video honoring KPOT’s 100th store opening, a public thank-you to the community.

Like KPOT, the moment was about more than just a meal. It was about coming together, celebrating milestones, and creating memories.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- korean bbq (topic)
- KPOT (company)
- Victor Chow (person)
- hot pot (topic)
- communal dining (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250513_kpot_opens_100th_location_celebrates_with_times_square_thank_you_video.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a95ea6fc-674d-4de0-a362-83db2ea09ba8).