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Bonchon seeks a local franchise partner to lead development efforts in San Antonio, Texas, as part of its continued growth strategy.

The Korean fried chicken brand marked a significant international milestone with its first Kuala Lumpur opening, expanding its global footprint to nine countries.

“These wins reflect the strength of our menu and brand, the dedication of our franchise partners and the growing appetite for Korean cuisine,” says Suzie Tsai, CEO of Bonchon.

Bonchon is introducing its new Korean Crunch lineup, featuring pork katsu and Korean-inspired sides.

Bonchon named Blas Escarcega as its Chief Development Officer to lead franchise development in the United States.

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken ranked No. 17 on Fast Casual’s 2026 Movers & Shakers list, highlighting standout brands in the fast-casual restaurant segment.

Bonchon targets 1,000 new US locations in $63 billion chicken segment

Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken , the global Korean fried chicken franchise, is at a crucial inflection point.

The chicken segment in the United States is booming, currently valued at over $63 billion.

For decades, the U.S. has been viewed as the ultimate growth market for franchising.

A former sit-down restaurant entrepreneur is scaling Thai Chili 2Go, a fast-casual spinoff focused on a streamlined menu of high-performing Thai street food staples.

Some restaurant brands are relying on price increases to drive comp sales, but Bonchon is focusing on traffic and franchisee support to create a model that works for the “average” operator.

Escarcega has joined the team with extensive experience in related fields.

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Operator signs six-unit deal to bring Bonchon to Puerto Rico

Bonchon signs six-unit deal to enter Puerto Rico in 2026

Service brands’ appeal to both existing and new franchisees continues to grow across the U.S.

“David brings the kind of franchise development expertise and industry relationships that are essential to driving Bonchon’s next phase of growth,” said Suzie Tsai, CEO.

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Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken franchise, reaches 150th U.S. location, operating over 450 globally, with recent openings in Florida, Iowa, and Virginia.

“This year is off to an exciting start with new store openings and franchise agreements, bringing Bonchon’s craveable Korean fried chicken to even more guests,” says Bonchon CEO Suzie Tsai.

Bonchon, a global leader in Korean fried chicken, announces record growth in new franchise agreements and technology adoption.

“Chicken restaurants are increasingly prevalent, but our franchise partners understand the Bonchon difference and want to grow with us,” said Amanda Millikan, senior vice president of development at Bonchon.