2025
『Domestic』
▶ Winner of the 2025 National Brand Award
└ Korean Food Franchise Category | Hosted by Kukmin Ilbo (The Kookmin Daily)
▶ October – Signing of a Franchise Business Cooperation MOU with Shinhan Bank
▶ August – Acquisition of Jeil Gyodong Jjamppong through M&A, expanding the Chinese cuisine brand portfolio and introducing a Shop-in-Shop business model
▶ New Store Openings:
Homeplus Gangdong, E-Mart Yongsan, Sejong Government Complex, Ganghwa, Save Zone Gwangmyeong
『International』
▶ Expansion of market validation in North America and Southeast Asia and establishment of a global distribution and franchise infrastructure
▶ October – Participation in the Indonesia Business Forum
▶ October – Participation in the Global Business Forum hosted by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT)
▶ September – Export of IQF Frozen Bibimbap to the Canadian market
▶ August – Launch of frozen bibimbap exports to Korean markets via Handol Enterprise
▶ June – Attendance at the aT Global Market Expansion Workshop (Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation)
▶ April – Participation in the North America Korean Food Federation General Assembly in Las Vegas and business presentations to overseas buyers
▶ April – Business presentation hosted by OKTA (World-OKTA), Seattle Chapter
▶ April – Franchise consultation for entry into the ASSI Market Food Court, Philadelphia (Scheduled opening: February 2026)
▶ April – Participation in the KOTRA Consumer Goods & Services Export Consultation Fair
2024
▶Formed a consortium as a member of Global K-FOODIERO.
▶HANOK VILLAGE BIBIMBAP & SOTBAP has confirmed
its entry into Glenview, Chicago, USA.
▶Signed an MOU for a business agreement
with WORLD-OKTA for a branch office in Vancouver, Canada.
▶Developed a 100% plant-based Congolese Gochujang sauce
(red pepper paste) to target the healthy food market.
▶To become a global franchise brand, FDA approval was obtained
by commercializing the raw materials of bibimbap.
▶Open stores: Lotte Mall Yeosu Branch, Lotte Mart Junggye Branch,
Homeplus Jakjeon Branch, Uijeongbu Eulji University Branch,
E-Mart Mapo Branch, Happy Department store Mok-dong Branch,
AK Plaza Pyeongtaek Branch, E-Mart Iksan Branch, Homeplus Sejong Branch
2023
▶Selected as one of Korea's top 100 representative brands in the 『Korean food franchise』 category by Hankookilbo in 2023
▶New brand launch
ㄴ"K Ssamjang", which introduces traditional Korean sauce to the world
ㄴHangover soft tofu specialty store “Baeksang soft tofu”
▶Open stores: Sejong Government Complex Jungang-dong branch, Dasan Hyundai Campus branch, Yongin Suji branch, Andong branch, Anseong branch, Yeongtong Tech Tree branch, Dongincheon branch, Banyawol branch, Yeosu branch, Geumcheon branch
2022
▶Introduction of popular meal kit menus in all regions and commencement of online sales.
▶Establishment of a presence in the Korean franchise town of the metaverse 'Yamipun.'
▶Participation in the 2022 Hanbok Culture Week event under the theme "Wearing Hanbok and Moving Forward."
▶Opened stores: Pyeongtaek Best One Branch, Bundang Branch, Dalmiyeok Branch, Lotte Department Store Ilsan Branch, Banghak Branch, Dong Suwon New Corea Branch, Yeongtong Tech Tree Branch, Asan First Village Branch, Dasan Hyundai Campus Branch.
2021
▶Wins 1st Place at KCA Franchise Awards 2021
▶Completes design of HMR products and launches 'Suhwasuchae'
▶Opens directly managed HMR stores
▶Launches fast casual restaurant brand 'B.B.Bob'
▶Merges with 'Pungnamok', a Jeonju bean sprout soup and Hamheung cold noodles restaurant brand
▶Outdoor advertising at KTX train stations in Seoul, Daejeon, and Busan
▶Registers trademarks of two brands (Hanok Village Jeonju Bibimbap and B.B.Bob) in UAE
▶Open Store : Gasan (directly managed), Jeonju Premium Hanok Hotel, Homeplus Yeongdeungpo, LF Square Yangju, NC Gangnam, Yongin Living Power Center
2020
▶Official 'YouTube' and 'Naver TV' channels opened
▶Named “Nice Franchise,” Korea Fair Trade Mediation Agency
: Support for businesses affected by COVID-19 — Royalty discounts and marketing support
▶Named “Best Quarantine and Sanitation among Korean Restaurants,” Korean Food Promotion Institute
▶Led 'Franchise safe restaurant expanded campaign'
(Korea Franchise Association, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)
2019
▶Signed MOU with Malaysia Business Group “Cravito Group Sdn Bhd”
▶Participated in “Korea-Malaysia Business Partnership”(Malaysia)
▶Participated in 2019 Korea -Myanmar Business
▶Participated in Global Franchise Business Plaza(GFBP)
▶Participated in Abu Dhabi International Franchise Exhibition
▶Participated in Vietnam International Retail Shop and Franchise Show
▶Open a restaurant and food court 15stores (2019.12)
Total: 61 stores
2018
▶Signed MOU with “Bibimbap Globalization Project Corporation”
▶Launched 'Hanok Village Jeonju Bean Sprout Soup' brand
▶Launched 'Hanok Village Jeonju Sot Bap' brand
▶Participated in 2018 Vietnam Franchise Expo(Vietnam)
▶Participated in Busan Franchise Expo(Korea)
▶Participated in Daegu Franchise Expo(Korea)
▶Open a restaurant and food court 14 stores Total:34 stores
2017
▶Be selected as a franchise enterprise(Small and Medium Business Administration)
▶Participated in Global Franchise Business Plaza
▶Open a restaurant in D-CUBE Department store(Geoje)
▶Open a restaurant in Hyung-Ji Shopping mall(Busan)
▶Open a restaurant & foodcourt in Homeplus mart
▶Open a restaurant and food court 14 stores Total: 20 stores
2016
▶Converted to Pungnyeon FC Co., Ltd.
▶Establish Hanok village Jeonju bibimbap franchise system
▶Open a restaurant in Shinsegae Department store(Inchon, Gimhae)
▶Open a restaurant in Lotte Department store(Masan)
▶Open a foodcourt in Dongdaemoon Doota mall
▶Open a restaurant in Homeplus the plus mall(Songdo)
2015
Found a franchise manual of Hanok Village Jeonju Bibimbap
Open a restaurant in general reception of Sejong Government
2013
Started Food Material Distribution Business
Food Distribution to hospitals, industries, and offices
2012
'Hanok Village Jeonju Bibimbap' Foray into Franchising
Open a foodcourt in Apple outlet(Busan)
2001
Inherited family business(Bibimabp)
1976
Open a Poongnyun Restaurant (Mother of CEO)
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