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South Korea’s first Five Guys store to open at the end of June in Gangnam

By Aiko TanakaKorea
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South Korea’s first Five Guys burger restaurant is set to open in Gangnam, southern Seoul, by late June, its operator said Monday.

The store, set to open in the bustling commercial district near Gangnam Station, will have up to 150 seats, according to Galleria Department Store owned by Hanwha Solutions.

Established in 1986 as a Virginia-based family business, Five Guys is famous for large quantities, free peanuts and flexible options that give customers more than 250,000 possible ways to order.

The operator said it plans to additionally open more than 15 Five Guys stores in South Korea in the next five years.

Questions & Answers

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Which company is responsible for opening the first Five Guys restaurant in South Korea?

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Galleria Department Store, owned by Hanwha Solutions, is the operator responsible for opening the first Five Guys restaurant in South Korea. They are managing the brand's introduction to the market.

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What is the planned seating capacity for the new Five Guys restaurant in Gangnam?

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The new Five Guys restaurant in Gangnam is planned to have a seating capacity of up to 150 seats. It will be located in the bustling commercial district near Gangnam Station.

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What expansion plans does the operator have for Five Guys in South Korea after the initial opening?

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The operator plans to open more than 15 additional Five Guys stores across South Korea within the next five years. This indicates a significant expansion strategy following the first launch.

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