K&E Story
K&E is a Korean food group focused on the restaurant and F&B industry in the United States. We take an active role in operating, developing, and growing exceptional Korean food concepts and companies.
K&E began with a simple belief: Korean food deserved a bigger stage in the United States. We grew up moving between Korea and American kitchens — bakery counters, franchise floors, restaurant openings — and started K&E in 2019 to bring the best of that world stateside, one storefront at a time.
We're not a passive investor. We run our own stores, sit inside franchise partnerships as operators, and work the floor alongside every brand we bring on. That hands-on approach is why proven Korean concepts trust us to open their first US locations — and why the concepts we develop ourselves hold to the same standard.
From a Virginia bakery café to a Philadelphia BBQ house to Korea's most-loved coffee and chicken brands, our portfolio keeps growing toward one goal: making world-class Korean food part of everyday life across the US — and beyond.
Apr 18, 2026
Why Mammoth Chose Dubai First
Mammoth Cafe grew past 1,000 stores in Korea on a simple promise. Ahead of its first international location, we talk through why Dubai — and not the US — came first.
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Inside a Tous les Jours Morning Bake
Every Tous les Jours location bakes fresh through the day. We spent a morning in the Virginia kitchen to see what that actually takes, tray by tray.
