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Buy a Dae Gee Franchise

Dae Gee Korean BBQ is a full-service Korean barbecue restaurant franchise founded in 2012 in Westminster, Colorado. The brand name is the Korean word for “pig,” which reflects its playful identity and emphasis on indulgent communal dining. Dae Gee operates brick-and-mortar restaurant locations and serves a broad dining audience drawn to authentic Korean flavors in a casual, social setting.

The dining experience centers on tabletop grills built into every table, where guests cook marinated meats at their seats alongside traditional Korean side dishes, soups, stews, and wrap options. The menu is built on family recipes passed down through generations and includes fish and vegetarian selections alongside signature pork and beef cuts. The interactive format drives group dining and encourages repeat visits.

Dae Gee began franchising in 2021 and has since expanded to locations across multiple US states, with international development agreements also in place. The brand appeared on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives before launching its franchise program, providing consumer name recognition that supports franchisees as they enter new markets.

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Why buy a Dae Gee Franchise?

Dae Gee benefits from operating in a dining category that has proved its consumer appeal: Korean BBQ draws repeat visitors through social media, word-of-mouth, and the novelty of an interactive cooking format. The tabletop-grill concept creates longer meal times and strong group dining dynamics, which tend to support higher average checks and customer loyalty.

Prospective owners who buy a Dae Gee franchise gain a concept with pre-built consumer name recognition. The brand appeared on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives before franchising began, giving locations a conversation-starter that independent Korean BBQ competitors do not have. The menu, based on family recipes and built for flexibility across pork, beef, fish, and vegetarian options, is designed to appeal to a broad range of dining audiences.

Dae Gee Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $45,000

    • Initial Investment

      $408,875 - $948,625

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5.50%

  • Training & Support

    • 27 hours on the job training

    • 45 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Dae Gee – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Dae Gee provides incoming franchisees with 45 hours of classroom training and 27 hours of on-the-job training, covering restaurant operations, food preparation, service standards, and brand systems. Ongoing support includes marketing guidance and operational assistance to help franchisees maintain quality and brand consistency. Resale buyers should confirm with Dae Gee what initial transfer training and system access the franchisor provides to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Dae Gee fits operators who are comfortable leading a full-service restaurant team across both front-of-house service and back-of-house kitchen operations. The concept demands strong people management skills, as success depends on consistent staff performance and a welcoming dining environment. Prior restaurant or hospitality experience is helpful, though the brand's training program is designed to bring motivated operators up to standard. A genuine affinity for the brand's communal dining culture and Korean cuisine makes the day-to-day more natural; this model suits hands-on owner-operators more than absentee managers.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Dae Gee Korean BBQ gained national consumer visibility through an appearance on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, which predated the brand's 2021 franchising launch. That media profile continues to support awareness as the brand expands into new markets. As a newer franchise system, Dae Gee does not yet carry an extensive awards history, though its franchising growth and international development agreements reflect early market confidence. For resale buyers, local brand recognition, customer reviews, and community reputation in the specific territory carry practical weight alongside national visibility.

  4. Industry / Market

    Korean cuisine has grown steadily in US consumer popularity over the past decade, driven by interest in interactive and communal dining experiences. The US Asian food market was valued at $38.1 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $52.5 billion by 2032 (Persistence Market Research). Korean BBQ benefits from strong social media visibility and high dine-in engagement, both of which support repeat traffic and word-of-mouth. For resale buyers, local competition, population density, and proximity to demographics familiar with Korean cuisine are important factors when evaluating a specific location.

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