CJ Foods enters India with Bibigo Bapsang via GTGO partnership
CJ Foods, the Korean food company behind Bibigo, has entered India with its QSR concept Bibigo Bapsang through an exclusive strategic partnership with GTGO. Three outlets are to open in Bengaluru by the end of 2026, with GTGO investing around Rs 1 crore per store. The concept brings Korean bowl meals, bibimbap, Korean fried chicken and other Korean dishes to India, initially in smaller QSR formats with potential for larger restaurant formats later.
Launch details
- Format
- QSR concept, initially designed around smaller QSR formats
- Store count
- Three Bibigo Bapsang outlets in Bengaluru by the end of 2026
- Investment
- Around Rs 1 crore per store; Rs 3 crore for three stores
- Products
- Korean bowl meals, bibimbap, Korean fried chicken and other Korean dishes
- Partner
- GTGO, exclusive strategic partnership
- Channel
- Company-owned outlets
- Existing network
- Around 60 outlets across GOPIZZA, Gochujang and Dalkomi
- Revenue
- Nearly Rs 75 crore in the last financial year; targeting Rs 100 crore in CY2026
Where
Also at Bengaluru
- Store opening
What comes next
GTGO expects to review the performance of the initial three outlets before finalising the next phase of expansion.
People behind it
- Jae Won (Jay) LimFounder and CEO, GTGO
- Mahesh ReddyCo-Founder and CEO, GTGO
About CJ Foods
Korean food brand entering India with Bibigo Bapsang.
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Frequently asked questions
What did CJ Foods launch?
CJ Foods, the Korean food company behind Bibigo, has entered India with its QSR concept Bibigo Bapsang through an exclusive strategic partnership with GTGO.
Where is it?
It is at Bengaluru.
When was it announced?
CJ Foods announced it on 7 October 2026.
What are CJ Foods's plans after this launch?
GTGO expects to review the performance of the initial three outlets before finalising the next phase of expansion.
Based on company announcements, filings and reporting by ET Retail. Details were checked against the source on 13 Nov 2026; we add nothing the source does not state.
Key facts
- Company
- CJ Foods
- Type
- Market entry
- Date
- 7 Oct 2026
- Category
- Korean QSR food
- City
- Bengaluru
- Source
- Media reports
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