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SPOTLIGHT | 14 November 2025
From a Small Dream to a Big Movement: The Story Behind Smashed
Some brands start with capital. Others start with credentials. Smashed started with heart.
EXPLORE | 30 September 2022
International Franchise Show (IFS) Autumn 2022 - 20th Oct to 22nd Oct 2022 (Seoul, Korea)
International Franchise Show (IFS) in Seoul, Korea, the gateway to South Korea’s franchise market for overseas brands will take place on 20–22 Oct 2022.
NEWS | 29 September 2022
South Korea's Retail Industry Grows 15.4% In August 2022
Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced that the country's retail sales in August have grown 15.4%. Both physical and online retailers achieved 14.5 percent and 16.4 percent,
NEWS | 27 September 2022
South Korean Franchise BHC Chicken To Expand To Singapore & Malaysia
Better & Happier Choice (BHC) Chicken, South Korea's second-largest chicken franchise, will soon enter Singapore and Malaysia as part of its strategy to expand into Southeast Asia.
SPOTLIGHT | 26 September 2022
Chew Kee: Singapore’s Original Soy Sauce Chicken Since 1949
Serving Singapore’s original Soy Sauce Chicken since 1949, Chew Kee continues to be popular among local Singaporeans and visitors.
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