Case Studies 

Chimac

Chimac evolved from a Dublin fried chicken restaurant in 2019 into a thriving international retail brand specialising in award-winning Korean-inspired sauces. Founded by Sofie and Garret, the company has successfully transitioned from hospitality to retail, developing a scalable business model that now supplies over 750 stores across 12 countries. The brand has secured listings with major Irish retailers including Dunnes Stores, Tesco, and M&S Ireland, establishing itself as a bold, innovative food company with strong international growth trajectory. Chimac’s success demonstrates the potential for restaurant concepts to evolve into consumer packaged goods, leveraging distinctive flavour profiles and brand positioning to capture retail market share.

"Food Works was transformative for Chimac. The expert mentors pushed me to refine our business plan, sharpen our pitch, and get truly investor-ready. It gave us the confidence and clarity to scale to the next stage." - Sofie, Co-founder
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