The unstoppable Hallyu wave has made Korean food franchises increasingly popular to this day. The frequent appearance of Korean cuisine in dramas and movies has piqued people’s curiosity and inspired them to try it for themselves.
No wonder this business offers huge opportunities, while also being relatively easy to run—even for beginners. Although starting a franchise is generally easier than building a business from scratch, it still requires proper preparation in terms of capital and workforce to join a well-known brand.
If you’re interested in venturing into this industry, here are some trendy Korean food franchise options you can consider. Don’t miss the full review so you can make the right choice!
Recommended Korean Food Franchises
If you’re looking to start a food business, here are some popular Korean food brands worth considering:
1. Moshi Moshi
The first recommendation is Moshi Moshi, which combines Japanese and Korean street food in a unique concept. The menu includes a wide variety of options, from skewers and grilled items to fried snacks.
This franchise offers several advantages such as marketing and branding support, guaranteed quality, affordable pricing, and easy management.
Moshi Moshi provides two partnership packages: a 2m x 1.2m cart priced at IDR 18.9 million, and a 2m x 1.5m cart priced at IDR 35 million.
2. Simhae Korean BBQ
Simhae Korean BBQ operates with an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ concept featuring high-quality meat. Its franchise system is well-standardized with strong SOPs, and outlets can already be found in cities like Jakarta, Semarang, Medan, and Makassar.
At just IDR 99,000 per person, Simhae has become a popular choice for affordable AYCE dining. To join as a franchise partner, you’ll need around IDR 300 million in capital.
3. Posarang
Posarang specializes in authentic Korean street food served cart-style, using original recipes adjusted to Indonesian tastes.
Franchise packages include Gerobak Plus (IDR 55 million) and Gerobak (IDR 40 million). Partners enjoy benefits such as installment plans for capital, training, and promotional support.
4. Haldok Indo
Haldok Indo focuses on authentic Busan flavors. Interested partners should prepare around IDR 100 million, covering a franchise fee of IDR 50 million, kitchen equipment at IDR 20 million, and booth setup at IDR 30 million (excluding initial raw materials).
5. Kimbab Ina
Kimbab Ina offers Korean street food with a focus on kimbap, which has grown in popularity thanks to appearances in hit dramas like Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
The franchise stands out for its attractive presentation and packaging, and relatively low competition in the market.
Partnership packages range from IDR 4.7 million to IDR 30 million, including various options like Orini, Agassi, Samonim, Omoni, Aboji, and Puja Saram.
6. Bokki Bowl
Founded in October 2012, Bokki Bowl has grown into one of Indonesia’s most popular Korean food franchises.
Its success is driven by young people’s enthusiasm for Korean culture, including food. The menu is diverse, offering bibimbap, ramyun, rabokki, tteokbokki, kimbap, and kimchi.
Two partnership packages are available: Mini Café (IDR 30 million) and Premium (IDR 50 million). Both include equipment, initial stock, training, marketing, and a 5-year franchise fee, with the Premium package offering additional management support.
7. Mu Gung Hwa
Mu Gung Hwa is a Korean restaurant offering selective franchise opportunities with three package options:
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Outdoor Stall – IDR 65 million
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Indoor Stall – IDR 90 million
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Full Café & Restaurant – IDR 150 million (including interior design and extended setup support)
8. Tospia
Tospia targets younger audiences with Korean favorites like bulgogi, alongside modern twists such as Hawaiian pizza and anchovy cheese. The brand has already established outlets, including one in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang.
9. SamWon
SamWon House provides six franchise formats, from full restaurants and express outlets to food courts and K-drink cafés. Fees include a registration cost of IDR 1 million per menu category and a monthly membership fee of IDR 100,000.
10. Running Korean Street Food
Based in Samarinda, Running Korean Street Food serves classic Korean snacks such as tteokbokki, dakkochi, eomuk, jjampong, and jjajangmyeon. Official franchise details are not publicly available, so interested partners are encouraged to contact them directly via social media.
That wraps up our review of Korean food franchises—from opportunities and benefits to recommended brands worth considering.
While the business is promising, it still requires sufficient capital and the right strategies to grow successfully.
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