[4] The chain expanded to the United States in 2014, and has established locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and (Seattle)[5] Washington.

This fried chicken dressed in a sauce made with Gochujang, garlic and onions grew a large crowd.

There is an origin story that states that the founder Yang Hee Kwon received the secret recipe from Yoon Jong Gye and started the business, but this has been found to be false.

Yang Hee Gwon developed everything themselves and started the chain shop in Daejeon not Daegu.

In 1982, leadership had been moved over to Mr Na, and just one year after, 500 branches were opened and thus in 1984, Pelicana was given trademark rights.