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VF Franchise Consulting helps international franchise brands expand into Asia and MENA by identifying master franchise partners, structuring franchise agreements, and providing on-the-ground market expertise. We also help investors in Asia find and evaluate the right international franchise opportunity for their market.

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We work across 20+ markets including Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

How do I expand my franchise brand into Southeast Asia?

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How long has VF Franchise Consulting been operating?

VF Franchise Consulting was founded in 2008 and has over 15 years of experience in international franchise development across Asia and the Middle East.

What types of franchise brands does VF Franchise Consulting represent?

We work with brands across F&B, fitness and wellness, education, retail, and business services. Current and past brands include Texas Roadhouse, PizzaExpress, Crunch Fitness, Club Pilates, Chuck E. Cheese, and many others.

Seoul Garden HOTPOT Franchise | Halal Korean Hotpot

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SEOUL GARDEN HOTPOT – Halal Korean Hotpot, Served Hot & Fast

Seoul Garden HOTPOT — Brand Overview

Seoul Garden HOTPOT is the quick-service Korean brand of Seoul Garden Group, launched in 2011. Its promise is “Seoul Tasty Food, Served Hot & Fast”: personal pots and hot plates in generous portions, built for busy everyday diners. The group behind it has run Korean restaurants since 1983 and operates 62 outlets across 4 countries.
Two formats are available: a Halal-certified version and a non-Halal version for markets where the area franchisee prefers it.

Why Seoul Garden HOTPOT

Established group: more than 40 years in Korean dining and franchising overseas since 2004.
Halal positioning: Halal Korean-Asian food for a broad customer base.
Clear customer: working professionals, students and families aged 21–45 who want a hot meal quickly.
Franchisor support: menu development, training and compliance, global marketing and data analytic tools.

The Seoul Garden HOTPOT Competitive Edge

Focused menu: four core categories – Hot Pot, Hot Plate, Bibimbap and Army Stew.
Speed and value: à la carte mains served hot and fast, at value-for-money prices.
System-dependent kitchen: a concept built to be replicated without relying on specialist chefs.
Full brand system: defined standards for logo, typefaces, photography, wall murals, outlet design and uniforms.