alchedek

‘alchedek’, an English magazine produced in Korea, contains information on Korea’s Economy, Business, Enterprise, Industry, and Culture.

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Franchises Beyond Borders: How Brands, Partners, and Supply Chains Drive Global Foodservice Growth

Franchises Beyond Borders: How Brands, Partners, and Supply Chains Drive Global Foodservice Growth • Nate Lawton Chief Business Development Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill

Franchises Beyond Borders: How Brands, Partners, and Supply Chains Drive Global Foodservice Growth • "Connect People Through a Good Cup of Tea" CHAGEE Korea Brings Local Flavor to Modern Tea While Upholding Global Quality Standards

How Lviv Croissants Grew • From a Tiny Café in Ukraine to 200-Plus Stores in Eight Countries

"If Japan Has Donburi, Korea Has Sotbap": After the U.S. and Vietnam, Damsot Heads to Thailand • Foreign visitors are a familiar sight at Damsot, a restaurant in Ikseon-dong, one of Seoul's tourist hot spots. Its specialty is sotbap, a Korean rice dish cooked to order in individual pressure cookers and finished with toppings. Damsot began receiving inquiries from Canada, Australia, and the United States about opening new locations, thanks to foreign visitors who had enjoyed the food. The brand never set out to go global, but connections forged at the Ikseon-dong restaurant led to a Los Angeles location and a signed deal for another in Virginia. Damsot also opened in Ho Chi Minh City after researching the local market firsthand. In February 2026, the company behind Damsot signed a master franchise agreement with a Thai foodservice firm, setting the stage for Thailand to become the brand's second market in Southeast Asia.

Tech, Green & K-Food : • From Farm to Table — How Technology and the Environment Are Shaping the Future of Korea’s Agri-Food Industry

From “Korean Strawberries” to “FIRMMIT Strawberries”: Setting a Global Standard with Precision Data and Farmer-Centered Technology • Tech, Green & K-Food

Where Capital Is Headed Beyond Borders and Industries: Global VCs on Next-Generation Investment Strategies

What Índico Capital Partners Sees as the Conditions for Southern European Companies to Grow Globally, and the Role of Global Investors • Southern Europe has no shortage of talent, technical capability or founder ambition, but its domestic markets are small and it lacks late-stage capital and M&A exit opportunities. As a result, successful companies often end up in the hands of U.S. capital or U.S. acquirers. With no fully integrated European single market, companies from Portugal, Spain and Italy that aim to become global category leaders need to target global markets and demanding customers from day one, and secure the right key hires early. For deep tech companies, commercial validation, meaning real customers paying to use the product, and the move to paid recurring revenue are what separate viable businesses from the rest. This article looks at what Índico Capital Partners sees on the ground as the conditions for Southern European companies to grow internationally, and at the role venture investors play.

From Community Sports to the Sports Industry: A Better Leap Forward for Korean Sports on the Global Stage

Planning Every Detail So International Teams Can Focus on Training in Korea • A successful overseas training camp requires more than sports facilities. Smooth travel, tailored meals, and comfortable accommodations all take careful preparation. For international teams training in Korea, these experiences leave positive memories of the country. Careful preparation with Korean partners builds trust in both Korea and the host communities. As a company specializing in planning and managing training camps in Korea for overseas sports teams, KLUTCHERS carefully designs and coordinates the entire...