The Journey of bb.q
The leader's grand history continues.
Let's look back on the history of Genesis BBQ
as we create the future of Korea's franchise industry.
A Pioneer in Korea's F&B and dining culture.
2021-Present
2015-2020
2009-2014
2005-2008
2000-2004
1995-1999
bb.q Chicken: At the Heart of the Franchise Industry
Diverse Business Models for Strategic Expansion
bb.q Chicken's Expansion into the Global Market
Olive Chicken: Creating a New History
bb.q Chicken Leap into the Global Market
The Legendary Beginning of BBQ: 1,000 Stores Established in Just 4 Years
- 2024
- Received an appreciation plaque from the FDNY in New York
- Introduced by 'Taste of Home' as the 'Best Fried Chicken'
- Featured in Times Square Billboard, New York and the 'One Bite to Korea' campaign
- Entered into the Hong Kong and Macao markets
- Entered into the Thailand, Indonesian, and Indian markets
- 2023
- Selected as the 2023 Brand of the Year in the Global Brand category
- Entered into the Bahamian and New Zealand markets
- 2022
- Awarded the Moran Medal of Civil Merit
- Recognized for contributions to economic development and job creation in New Jersey
- Entered into the Panamanian and Costa Rican markets
- Ranked 2nd as "The Fastest-Growing Restaurant Brand in the U.S." by NRN
- Featured in the U.S. Mashed / QSR Magazines
- 2021
- Ranked 5th as "The Fastest Growing F&B Brand in the U.S." by NRN
- Entered into the Hawaiian and Philippine markets
- 2020
- Opened BSK (BBQ Smart Kitchen)
- Introduced BBQ craft beer
- Acquired Boonsik Daejang through M&A
- 2019
- Introduced the first membership rewards system “Ddark” as a fried chicken brand
- Opened a store in Helio City, new concept digital city
- Opened the first PandaStick store
- Entered into the German market
- 2018
- Signed an MOU with World Food Program for hunger eradication
- Sponsored NGO “I LOVE AFRICA” (Organization dedicated to saving children in Africa)
- Opened BBQ Chicken Lemon Design concept store in Gangnam
- Entered into the Canadian market
- 2017
- Opened a store on 32nd Street, Manhattan
- Entered into the Taiwanese market (in affiliation with Family Mart)
- 2015
- Entered into the Hong Kong market
- 2014
- Hosted GBFF (Genesis BBQ Family Festival) in Jeju Over 5,000 family stores (franchise stores) participated
- Established Global Food Art College
- 2013
- Entered into the Iranian and Bangladeshi markets
- Sold GNS BHC through M&A
- Opened the 1st Watami Store
- 2012
- Entered into the Myanmarese and Lao markets
- 2011
- Signed contracts to enter the markets in Brazil and 12 South American countries (signed RHQ contracts with Argentina and Chile)
- Entered into the Thai and Indonesian markets
- Entered into the Saudi and Indian markets
- Signed contracts to enter Guamanian and Saipanese markets
- 2010
- Entered into the Fijian market
- 2009
- Entered into the Macanese, Cambodian and Turkish markets
- 2008
- Signed contracts to enter the markets in the U.K., Nigeria, Ireland, Ghana and Norway
- 2007
- Signed contracts to enter the markets in Singapore, Malaysia and 38 Asia-Pacific countries
- Signed contracts to enter the markets in 5 Andean countries including Ecuador and Venezuela
- 2006
- Entered into the U.S., Japanese, Australian and Mongolian markets
- 2005
- Introduction of olive chicken
- Consolidated the group name into Genesis BBQ Group
- 2004
- Entered into the Spanish market
- Launched GNS BHC
- 2003
- Entered into the Chinese market (Shanghai)
- Relocated Chicken University to its current location
- Established GNS Food
- 2002
- Opened the 1,800th store in Namsan, Busan
- Relocated the Headquarters to Moonjeong-dong
- Launched Ukuya
- 2000
- Established GNS Design
- 1999
- Opened the 1,000th store in Yeomri
- Established Chicken University
- Completed the construction of GNS Logistics
- Launched Chicken Palace
- 1998
- Opened the 500th store in Mia
- 1995
- Established Genesis
- Opened the 1st store in Jeongok
