Korean kimbap stores in decline as ingredient costs soar and convenience stores boom

Korean kimbap stores in decline as ingredient costs soar and convenience stores boom

By Ko Dong-hwan Kimbap shops, which have long attracted consumers with their affordable prices, are losing ground in the country’s dine-in market because of rising costs and the popularity of major convenience store chains, according to market experts. The impact has hit both family-run stores and franchise restaurants, causing them to see lower profits or … Read more