Growing franchise brands already trading in Myeongdong: Bonjuk & Bibimbap (본죽&비빔밥), AVA Hair (에이바헤어), THE VENTI (더벤티), Norang Chicken (노랑통닭), Nomoeopija (노모어피자), Eutteum50angyeong (으뜸50안경) (Q2 2026, Ipjimap). Only brands with more openings than closures over the past year are counted.
| Brand | Category | Stores in Korea | Net new, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonjuk & Bibimbap본죽&비빔밥 | Korean food | 1,150 | +147 |
| AVA Hair에이바헤어 | Hair & beauty | 320 | +102 |
| THE VENTI더벤티 | Coffee | 1,230 | +101 |
| Norang Chicken노랑통닭 | Fried chicken | 751 | +101 |
| Nomoeopija노모어피자 | Pizza | 174 | +78 |
| Eutteum50angyeong으뜸50안경 | 안경 | 305 | +43 |
| Goobne Chicken굽네치킨 | Fried chicken | 1,154 | +36 |
| Mom's Touch맘스터치 | Fast food | 1,444 | +35 |
| Peuraengkeubeogeo프랭크버거 | Fast food | 622 | +31 |
| Banapeureso바나프레소 | Coffee | 52 | +30 |
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Cite as: “Growing franchise brands already trading in Myeongdong: Bonjuk & Bibimbap (본죽&비빔밥), AVA Hair (에이바헤어), THE VENTI (더벤티), Norang Chicken (노랑통닭), Nomoeopija (노모어피자), Eutteum50angyeong (으뜸50안경) (Q2 2026, Ipjimap). Only brands with more openings than closures over the past year are counted.” — Ipjimap (ipjimap.com), 2026-06-30.