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Franchise with NeNe Chicken

Own a piece of NENE in Canada

Korea’s beloved fried chicken brand is welcoming franchise partners across Canada. Loved in Korea since 1999. Proven in Vancouver since 2021.

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Spread of NeNe Korean fried chicken varieties on a wooden table
1,000+Stores Worldwide
11Countries
2021First in North America
7Stores in Canada
Richmond & Langley opening offer

Sign for Richmond or Langley, open within 6 months, take $10,000 off the franchise fee

Richmond and Langley are the next two cities on the NeNe map and both are open for franchise partners right now. Approved partners who sign the franchise agreement for either city and open the store within 6 months of signing receive $10,000 off the franchise fee.

  • CitiesRichmond and Langley only
  • Who qualifiesApplicants approved after consultation
  • ConditionStore open within 6 months of signing
  • Runs untilEach city is assigned to a partner

Other Metro Vancouver areas are also considered. Tell us your 1 to 3 preferred areas in the application. See the full fee structure.

$10,000Richmond & Langley
Available territories

One city, one store.

Sign a territory and we do not open a second NeNe in that city.

  • Tier 1 Recruiting now
  • Tier 2 Next wave
  • Express Smaller market, compact format

British Columbia

  • Richmond$10,000 off the franchise feeTier 1Available
  • Langley$10,000 off the franchise feeTier 1Available
  • SurreyTier 1Available
  • CoquitlamAvailable
  • West VancouverAvailable

Taken: Davie, Kingsway, Port Coquitlam.

One franchise per city, written into your contract. Your protected area is the city you sign for, inside its municipal limits, for as long as your agreement runs.

Neighbouring cities are separate territories and can go to a different partner. Richmond and Vancouver are two territories, not one.

City not on the list? Ask anyway.

Why NeNe

A brand that already sells itself

The signature

Snowing Cheese brings them back

NeNe pioneered cheese powder chicken in Korea in the early 2000s. Customers still walk in asking for Snowing Cheese by name, in Seoul and in Vancouver alike, and a dish people already know is what turns one visit into a habit.

The name

NeNe means Yes Yes

In Korean, “ne ne” is a cheerful yes, and it sets the standard on the floor: positive service, generous portions, food that makes people say yes twice. Staff are trained to that standard from day one.

Proven here

Five years in Canada

NeNe’s first North American store opened on Kingsway in 2021. Today three BC locations serve Metro Vancouver daily, backed by four more stores in Ontario.

The system

One recipe, repeated

Sauces, seasoning, and prep specs come from Korea on a fixed standard, so the chicken tastes the same on a Tuesday lunch as on a Friday night. The Canada team runs site selection, build out, staff training, and launch marketing with you, then keeps supporting the store after opening.

The Canada opportunity

Vancouver said yes first

  • 1999 · Seoul, KoreaNeNe Chicken launches, growing past 950 stores nationwide.
  • 2021 · Kingsway, VancouverNeNe’s first store in North America opens right here in BC.
  • 2021 · Davie St, VancouverThe West End location follows within months.
  • 2022 · OntarioToronto joins, growing to four stores across the GTA.
  • 2024 · Port CoquitlamThe Tri-Cities get their own NeNe.
World map with NeNe Chicken markets marked: Korea, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and UAE

NeNe Chicken around the world

🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇦🇪 UAE
The store

Built the NeNe way

Inside a NeNe Chicken store: neon NeNe Chicken sign, Korean fried chicken signage wall, green banquette and yellow chairs, customers dining

Signature interior: signage wall, neon lockup, green banquette, yellow chairs

What a NeNe store looks like

  • 800 to 1,500 sq ft of leasable space
  • High traffic storefront in a lifestyle or entertainment area
  • Flexible formats, from food court counter to standalone shop
  • Dine in, takeout, and delivery on Uber Eats, DoorDash, and SkipTheDishes
  • Store design manual provided, from signage to kitchen spec
Investment snapshot

What you pay, and what it covers

This is the fee structure behind a NeNe Chicken store in Canada. Your own numbers depend on the city, the unit, and the condition of the space, and they are confirmed in writing before anyone signs anything.

Franchise fee $35,000 One time, paid at signing. Richmond and Langley partners take $10,000 off it right now, so the fee lands at $25,000.
Royalty 5% of gross sales Ongoing. Covers the brand, the recipes, and head office support.
Marketing fee Conditional Pooled into NeNe Chicken Canada brand marketing, on top of anything you run locally. The rate is set with your agreement.
Training fee $8,000 Two weeks of training. Travel and accommodation are extra if you need them.
Outlet development $300,000 to $600,000 Design, kitchen, signage, furniture, and fit out. The number moves with the city, the unit, and the size of the space.
Store size 800 to 1,500 sq ft Food court counter, inline unit, or standalone shop. The format follows the space.

All figures in Canadian dollars, for planning. Final fees, terms, and territory are set out in the franchise agreement, and we recommend you review it with your own lawyer and accountant before you sign.

Ask for your numbers Or write to nenechickenca@gmail.com
How it works

From yes to grand opening

  1. Apply online

    The form takes about 5 minutes: your name, contact, preferred areas, budget range, and any food industry experience.

  2. Consultation

    The NeNe Canada team reviews your application and reaches out to talk areas, numbers, and timelines.

  3. Franchise agreement

    Both sides review and sign the franchise agreement, locking territory, fees, and timeline in writing.

  4. Site and approval

    We help you find and secure the right storefront in your designated area.

  5. Training and build out

    Recipes, operations, store setup, and launch marketing. Everything is done the NeNe way.

  6. Grand opening

    Doors open, chicken flies. You join the yes yes family.

Before you apply, have three things ready: 1 to 3 preferred areas (for example Richmond Centre or Langley Old Town), your expected budget range (see the investment snapshot), and a short note on your food industry experience. Exact investment for your site is confirmed during consultation.
Canadian proof

Vancouver keeps saying yes

5 yearsKingsway trading since April 2021
7 storesThree in BC, four in Ontario
1,133Google reviews across the three BC stores
4.5Average Google rating, August 2026
★★★★★
It tastes exactly like it does in Korea! I’ll definitely come back whenever I’m craving Snowing Cheese Chicken! The staff is so friendly, and the chicken is delicious.
Myeongjin H. · Davie St · Google
★★★★★
The best Korean fried chicken I’ve ever had! Love their soy garlic and the snowing shake shake fries. I always stop by at least once when I’m in Vancouver.
Anna T. · Kingsway · Google
★★★★★
Great Korean fried chicken spot! Crispy outside, juicy inside, and the sauce was super flavorful. Fast service and good portions. Will definitely come back.
Egor T. · Davie St · Google

In the press

Glossy sauced chicken piece held above a full basket on NeNe paper NeNe table spread with fried chicken, K-pasta, purple rice and drinks Crispy chicken piece dipped into creamy sauce
NeNe Chicken Canada Franchise Application

Ready to say yes yes?

Tell us who you are and where you want to open. The NeNe Canada team will take it from there.

Expected budget
Prefer email? Write to nenechickenca@gmail.com