Our Korean Brand Heritage
A Bold New Taste of Chicken
CM Chicken Co., Ltd. was founded in South Korea in 2009 and developed the Korean chicken brand known for its signature flavors and distinctive cooking methods.
The History of CM Chicken Co., Ltd. Korea
Official U.S. Distribution Partnership
June 1 – Arch Food Service Inc. officially began serving as the U.S. Master Distributor and Operational Support Partner designated by CM Chicken Co., Ltd. Korea.
Milestones
Feb – Malaysia Master Franchise Agreement
Business Certification
Jan 13 – Certified as Main-Biz (Management Innovation SME) by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Brand Growth
Aug – Choong Man Chicken Canada 1st Store Open
Apr – Company Name Changed to CM Chicken Co., Ltd.
International Partnership
Nov – Canada Master Franchise Agreement
Southeast Asia Expansion
Mar – Choong Man Chicken Thailand 1st Store Open
Rapid Growth
Nov – Choong Man Chicken Vietnam 1st Store Open
Mar – 183rd Store Open
Jan – 7th U.S. Store Open
U.S. Market Entry
Jun – CEO Choong Man Park Named “Chicken Master”
Apr – 1st U.S. Store Open
National Recognition
Oct – 150th Store Open
Aug – Korea Consumer Award
Mar – 100th Store Open
Franchise Success
Dec – Korea 21st Century Achievement Award (Franchise Industry)
May – 50th Store Open
Jan – Ranked Top Franchise in Startup Industry Report
Foundation of Franchise System
Oct – Industry-Academic Partnership with Chosun College of Science & Technology
Sep – Industry-Academic Partnership with Gwangju University
Jul – Choong Man Franchise HQ Established
Jul – Franchise Disclosure Registered (KFTC)
Jan – “Ttikkudak” Trademark Registered
Innovation & Patent
Jul – Patent Registered for “Ttikku Cooking Method” (Roast Chicken)
Brand Trademark
May – Choong Man Chicken Trademark Registered
Brand Beginning
Apr – Choong Man Chicken 1st Store Open
