What’s brewing behind Mega Coffee’s deal rush?

What happened: Mega MGC Coffee, Korea's largest coffee chain, has emerged as a persistent bidder in F&B deals, pursuing Homeplus Express, Haitai HTB and reportedly Burger King operator BKR. Key numbers: 4,500 stores; Haitai HTB deal LG H&H hopes will fetch about 300 billion won ($226 million); Wooyoon holds 82.3 percent of MGC Global with Why it matters: Industry officials describe Mega as a key strategic investor, using franchise logistics and cash generation to expand beyond cafes. One observer said the Haitai HTB outcome and its cost will decide whether Mega joins the Burger King race.

Mega MGC Coffee, Korea's largest coffee chain, has emerged as a persistent bidder in F&B deals, pursuing Homeplus Express, Haitai HTB and reportedly Burger King operator BKR.

Industry officials describe Mega as a key strategic investor, using franchise logistics and cash generation to expand beyond cafes. One observer said the Haitai HTB outcome and its cost will decide whether Mega joins the Burger King race.