CM Kitchen USA is a foodservice supply and operational support program operated by Arch Food Service Inc. We provide Korean-style food products, menu solutions, preparation guidance, and practical support to independently owned restaurants and foodservice businesses.
CM Kitchen USA is not currently offered as a franchise program. Participating businesses remain independently owned and operated.
Arch Food Service provides products and selected support services under written supply, licensing, or operational support agreements. Each business owner remains responsible for the management and operation of their own business.
CM Kitchen USA is operated by Arch Food Service Inc., a USDA-inspected food processor and distributor based in Wheeling, Illinois.
Arch Food Service specializes in meat processing, marinated products, Korean foodservice products, packaging, distribution, and restaurant operational support.
In March 2026, Arch Food Service Inc. entered into an official agreement with CM Chicken Co., Ltd. in South Korea.
Effective June 1, 2026, Arch Food Service began serving as its designated U.S. Master Distributor and Operational Support Partner.
What services does Arch Food Service provide?
Available services may include:
- Food and ingredient supply
- Menu development and product selection
- Kitchen workflow guidance
- Equipment recommendations
- Food preparation and cooking instruction
- Packaging and operating supplies
- Store design guidance
- Opening preparation
- Ongoing product and operational support
The services provided depend on the needs of each participating business and the terms of its written agreement.
Each participating location is independently owned and operated.
The individual business owner is responsible for employees, wages, pricing, accounting, permits, insurance, taxes, food safety, customer service, and daily business decisions.
Arch Food Service does not own or manage independently operated locations unless specifically stated otherwise.
Yes. Existing restaurants, food courts, markets, and other foodservice businesses may be able to add selected products or menu programs.
Before recommending a program, we review the available kitchen space, equipment, ventilation, storage, utilities, operating capacity, and proposed menu.
Not necessarily. Available menu items and products may be selected according to the restaurant format, kitchen capacity, equipment, local demand, and written agreement.
Some businesses may offer a complete menu program, while others may use only selected chicken, meat, sauce, or Korean food products.
Available products may include:
- Marinated chicken
- Chicken batter mix
- Seasoning powders
- Korean-style sauces
- Marinated and sliced meats
- Prepared foodservice ingredients
- Packaging and selected operating supplies
Products and package sizes may vary. Wholesale pricing is available to approved business customers.
Unless otherwise required by a specific written agreement, independently owned businesses are responsible for establishing their own retail prices.
Arch Food Service may provide product costs, recommended portion information, and general pricing guidance, but each operator must consider local rent, labor, competition, operating expenses, and market conditions.
No. Arch Food Service does not guarantee sales, profits, margins, customer volume, or a specific investment recovery period.
Business results depend on many factors, including location, management, rent, labor, competition, operating expenses, pricing, customer demand, and local market conditions.
Yes. Depending on the selected program, training may include product handling, food preparation, cooking procedures, kitchen workflow, sanitation, product storage, portion control, quality standards, and opening preparation.
Training is intended to help businesses prepare and serve supplied products properly. The independent operator remains responsible for managing employees and daily operations.
No. Products may contain or come into contact with wheat, soy, sesame, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, or shellfish.
Ingredients and preparation methods may vary by product and location. Customers with allergies should contact the individual restaurant before ordering.
Submit a business inquiry with the following information:
- Name and contact information
- Proposed city and state
- Existing or new business
- Restaurant or foodservice format
- Approximate kitchen or store size
- Products or menu categories of interest
- Expected opening or product launch date
Our team will review the information and contact you to discuss available products and support options.
