The Journey of bb.q

The leader's grand history
continues.
Let's look back on the
history of Genesis BBQ as
we are creating.
a new future of
the Korean franchise industry.

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
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