SE7EN plans to bring his chicken restaurant overseas

[rikayla.livejournal.com]

After making an impressive comeback with “When I Can’t Sing,” Se7en recently received a franchise license for his popular steamed chicken chain “Yeolbong Jjimdak.”

There are no precedents of an idol in his twenties entering the franchise business. Se7en’s endeavors are particularly noteworthy because he opened a brand new business on his own without collaborating with an already existent business.

With an acquaintance, Se7en opened the first “Yeolbong Jjimdak” in the beginning of 2011 at Seoul Kangnam Station. Thereafter, he opened the second and third store at Seoul Sinsa-dong on a tree-lined road and by Seoul HongIk University, respectively. By word of mouth, the popularity of the restaurant increased, and there are now a total of seven stores all over Korea. The store on the tree-lined road by Sinsa-dong is said to bring in the greatest annual income of approximately $800K.

On March 17, Se7en attended the 27th Korean Franchise Expo at SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention), and took part in giving advice and suggestions to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Se7en also plans to expand his business into the international market to spread and spark interests in K-Food. For now, he plans to open a store in Japan by the end of the year. Se7en released his first single in Japan in a year and four months. He hopes to release another single by mid-April and hopes to spread knowledge and awareness of Korean culture through a combination of his music and food.

Se7en stated, “There has been interests in business from not only Japan, but also Thailand and Singapore. We hope to move forward step by step after thorough and strict examinations.”


Source: Soompi

Comments

[windygables.livejournal.com]

If he opened one in california i'd go. It sounds like it could be popular over here

[toshi830.livejournal.com]

If it was in SF I'd go all the time

[jasmineakaiumi.livejournal.com]

The chicken itself is delicious but my friend and I got the worst food poisoning after eating it :(

[jasmineakaiumi.livejournal.com]

I was out for the week and am still getting pangs;;

[rikayla.livejournal.com]

dang, thanks for letting us know D:

[jasmineakaiumi.livejournal.com]

They just have two options on the menu and I had the spicy one. Not sure if the other one is fine or not :b

[crystalheng.livejournal.com]

YES. SINGAPORE PLEASE. YESSSSSSSSSSSSS

[hellafun.livejournal.com]

Open one in Manila please, even if we are saturated with different chicken places already. Also, make the prices cheaper.

[inurbed.livejournal.com]

I need one in NYC

[firelakie.livejournal.com]

I second this.

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Why do a lot of Korean artists own food outlets? I can recall Gary, Haha and Kang Ho Dong (I think) at the top of my head.

[uglypricetag.livejournal.com]

the income they earn from hosting and TV appearances alone is not a stable one, so celebs tend to spread their eggs in more than one basket. the f&b industry is better than, say, retail, i would think.

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

I'd have thought with the influx of celebs opening a chain of restaurants that the competition would be tough and it'll be hard to make a profit.

[uglypricetag.livejournal.com]

still, venturing into the food industry seems like the most viable option since the target market will not be as restricted compared to other forms of businesses like retail. it's also a popular choice among other asian celebrities so this must mean something. any business has its risks, of course. if i'm not wrong, i think Haha's restaurant closed down :S

[in-noctem.livejournal.com]

Haha's was a franchise of Gary's restaurant right? Maybe that outlet wasn't doing particularly well :\

[the-lazy-one.livejournal.com]

I remember watching the video of Simon and Martina going to this restaurant and I was drooling at the food. LOL I hope there's gonna be one in California!!

[laceandskin.livejournal.com]

I'd eat there just because of the adorable logo.

[modestgoddess79.livejournal.com]

that logo is cute

[ohprecioustime.livejournal.com]

smart man, doubt he will have a career after military service

never got that acting cash like Rain did

[phililen3.livejournal.com]

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[gawibawibo.livejournal.com]

I saw this restaurant in the Hongdae area, never knew it belonged to Seven :o

[asnindie.livejournal.com]

Smart, successful oppar.

[modernabsurdity.livejournal.com]

COME TO THE SOUTH PLZ. We loves our chicken.

[kmrawr.livejournal.com]

yeolbong is so freaking delicious omg. i miss it ;_;

[in2thelimelight.livejournal.com]

Always knew he'd have a special place for SG in his heart :)