Adrico

What Adrico does

Adrico Co., Ltd. (ADRICO) is a South Korea-based private company operating what it claims is the country's first franchise incubator model, headquartered in Seoul's Gangnam district with warehouse/logistics nodes in Busan (domestic) and the Bronx, New York (international). The company provides franchise headquarters and food service operators with an integrated stack of supply chain management, contract logistics, digital logistics software, and end-to-end distribution services, supplemented by directly-operated food ingredient distribution built around a 30,000-item catalog and an approximately 300-pyeong (around 1,000 sqm) company-owned warehouse.

Underlying platform components include alliance-based nationwide logistics coverage for small franchise operators, contract logistics with on/offline operational capability, and Digital Solutions — distribution and logistics software designed to integrate with various franchise headquarter management programs and offered in a Business Basic tier (monthly, lower volume, route planning, analytics board, customer notification) and an Enterprise tier (multi-year, route optimization, customized partner management, whitelabelling). Service modules extend to Supply Chain, Contract Logistics, End-to-End Logistics, Food Ingredient Distribution, International Brand Launch Services (inbound and outbound), and collaborative Restaurant Technology Solutions with food-tech partners spanning robotics, apps, web, AI, and platforms.

Revenue mechanics combine subscription-based logistics software (Business Basic monthly, Enterprise multi-year) with transactional margin on food ingredient distribution, professional services for international brand launches, and franchise incubation/consulting. The company serves three primary customer categories — franchise headquarters (primary), food service operators (primary), and food-tech companies (secondary) — reached through direct B2B engagement and a website-based self-serve channel. Self-reported scale metrics include $100m of trading value (GMV, not revenue), 350 connected clients, 15,000 executed orders, 500 facilitated store openings, 25,000 monthly active users, 30 food-tech partnerships, and a 100% annual growth rate, alongside a 97% reported customer satisfaction rate. Ownership, funding history, headcount, management team, and audited financials are not disclosed in available source material.

Name

Adrico

Legal name

Adrico Co., Ltd.

Website

https://adrico.co.kr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Adrico Co., Ltd. is a Seoul-based private company operating Korea's first franchise incubator model, providing franchise headquarters and food service operators with integrated supply chain, contract logistics, digital logistics software, food ingredient distribution, and international brand launch services, supported by warehouses in Busan and New York.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Franchise Logistics Services

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale-to-Business Online Ordering (B2B Food E-Commerce) (AFAIAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Warehousing & Distribution / Fulfillment Operations (BPAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Franchise incubation services
• Food ingredient distribution
• Franchise logistics solutions
• Supply chain management
• Contract logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jangan

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Franchise Incubator Services: Adrico provides all services required for franchises as an incubator model, charging for consulting, setup, and ongoing operational support for franchise headquarters
2. Food Ingredient Distribution (식자재 유통/물류): Directly operated food ingredient distribution and logistics services for franchise operators, generating revenue through product margins on ingredient sales
3. Logistics Solutions Software: Supply chain, route planning, and analytics software sold as tiered service plans (Business Basic and Enterprise)
4. Overseas Brand Launch Services: Services for bringing overseas food service brands into the Korean market and Korean brands into overseas markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Adrico operates as Korea's first franchise incubator, providing comprehensive services to franchise headquarters including initial brand setup, operational support, food ingredient distribution, and logistics infrastructure. Its Logistics Solutions offering bundles supply chain management via alliance networks, contract logistics from an owned ~300-pyeong warehouse, digital logistics software integrated with HQ systems, and end-to-end distribution systems. The company also facilitates international brand launches (inbound overseas brands to Korea and outbound Korean brands abroad) and curates a partner network of approximately 30 food-tech companies (robotics, apps, AI, platforms).

Product overview

Adrico operates as a franchise incubator offering an integrated platform combining franchise business consulting, logistics solutions, and technology services. The core offering includes the Franchise Incubator Model for brand development and growth, supported by Logistics Solutions comprising Supply Chain, Contract Logistics, Digital Solutions, and End-to-End services. Additional offerings include Food Ingredient Distribution, International Brand Launch Services, and Restaurant Technology Solutions. The company serves two primary pricing tiers: Business Basic for smaller operations and Enterprise for larger franchises requiring advanced features like route optimization and whitelabelling. The platform supports approximately 500 store openings, 30,000 food ingredient items, and maintains a 100% annual growth rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Franchise Incubator Model

Quantifiable outcome

• 500 store openings facilitated
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• B오뎅프차coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFranchise brand that prepared a 6-month project with Adrico and opened 30 stores within 1 year of opening. Adrico provided full support from initial setup to headquarters operations, including franchise incubation services.
• O**플러스coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood ingredient ordering platform company that developed Korea's first food ingredient ordering app using Adrico's food ingredient data. Adrico provided its food ingredient catalog data to accelerate the app's development and growth.
• F**로보틱스coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant robotics company that collaborated with Adrico to provide robot solutions to restaurant franchise openings. Adrico's network allowed the robotics company to access real-world deployment opportunities at the franchise opening stage.
• 더**** 플랫폼minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeafood content and platform company that leveraged Adrico's diverse food service industry network to develop content and app improvements. The partnership aims to expand into overseas markets.
• Alliance logistics partners (네트워크 파트너)coreOthersNationwide logistics network partners that enable even small franchise operators to access nationwide logistics infrastructure through Adrico's alliance system.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Restaurant365: Cloud-based restaurant management and accounting platform with inventory and supply chain features — comparable in software-led restaurant operations layer, similar to Adrico's logistics SaaS modules.
• Toast: Restaurant technology platform offering POS, online ordering, and restaurant operations software — overlapping with Adrico's digital logistics/restaurant tech integration thesis, though primarily software-led.

Broad incumbents

• US Foods: Major US foodservice distributor to independent restaurants and franchise chains, with broad SKU breadth and digital ordering tools — comparable to Adrico's 30,000-item catalog and digital logistics platform.
• Sysco: The largest US foodservice distributor, serving restaurants and franchise operators with nationwide ingredient distribution and logistics — analogous global comparable to Adrico's franchise supply chain offering.
• Gordon Food Service: North American broadline foodservice distributor with both distribution and digital ordering/procurement tools for restaurant operators, comparable to Adrico's B2B food distribution + logistics software stack.

Regional players

• Coupang Eats: Korean on-demand food delivery and restaurant logistics arm of Coupang — overlaps with Adrico's restaurant-facing logistics and digital platform in Korea, though operating in delivery rather than supply chain distribution.

Direct peers

• Hyundai Greenfood: Korean food distribution and franchise restaurant operator (e.g., KFC Korea supply) with nationwide logistics, comparable to Adrico's foodservice distribution and supply chain model.
• CJ Freshway: One of Korea's largest foodservice distribution companies, supplying ingredients to restaurants, franchises, and institutional buyers — directly comparable to Adrico's food ingredient distribution and franchise logistics core.
• Fransmart: US-based franchise incubator and consulting firm that helps emerging restaurant brands scale into franchising — directly comparable to Adrico's franchise incubation and brand launch services.
• Cut+Dry (formerly BlueCart): B2B online food ordering and distribution platform connecting restaurants with suppliers — closely comparable to Adrico's digital food ingredient ordering platform and logistics SaaS for restaurants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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