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Buy a Cupbop Franchise

Cupbop is the pioneering fast-casual Korean BBQ-in-a-cup concept, founded in 2013 by Junghun Song as a food truck in Salt Lake City, Utah. It reimagines street-food style Korean dishes like bulgogi and dakbop into portable, flavorful cups, blending bold flavors with simple operations in compact storefronts. Now with over 59 U.S. locations and $64M+ in sales, Cupbop emphasizes fun branding, menu innovation (e.g., Snow Bop LTO), and efficient growth amid rising Asian QSR demand. Backed by Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban, its first-mover status and scalable model suit multi-unit operators seeking recession-resistant food franchising without complex kitchens. Ideal for entrepreneurs passionate about culture-driven eats, it offers quick startup (300k-650k investment) and high customer loyalty.

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Why buy a Cupbop Franchise?

Cupbop’s proven model, training, and support unlock the booming Korean QSR niche with low overhead and viral appeal. Ride industry growth, inherit brand equity (Shark Tank boost), and build scalable wealth in a fun, culture-rich venture.

Cupbop Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $40,000

    • Initial Investment

      $296,400 - $664,400

    • Net Worth Requirement

      $1,000,000

    • Cash Requirement

      $200,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • 95 hours on the job training

    • 20.5 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Cupbop – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Cupbop delivers two weeks of hands-on training at headquarters, covering food prep, operations, inventory, safety, customer service, and marketing. Franchisees get proprietary manuals, refresher courses, menu updates, field support, and tools for teamwork-driven success. No real estate hassles enable flexible, efficient launches.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Cupbop earned #1 Food Truck in Utah (2021), Yahoo's 27 Best Food Trucks in America nod, and Mark Cuban's Shark Tank investment for its unique format. Strong Q1 2024 growth via expansion and innovation highlights its rising star status in Korean QSR.

  3. Industry / Market

    The U.S. fast-casual Asian segment surges, with Korean BBQ riding K-pop/K-drama waves; QSR ethnic foods grew 8-10% annually pre-2026. Cupbop's 59 units and franchise funding signal robust expansion in a $50B+ QSR market favoring bold, portable concepts.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Experienced multi-unit operators with entrepreneurial drive, people skills, and zeal for quality Korean eats thrive. Strong leadership for guest experiences suits those managing teams in high-volume, community-focused spots—no food expertise required.

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