# GS25 ready-to-eat meal product expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gs25-ready-to-eat-meal-product-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-20T00:28:30.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

GS25, operated by GS Retail, has seen significant growth in its ready-to-eat food categories driven by trending recipes and collaborations. In mid-October, the retailer reported a 36.2% year-on-year increase in gimbap sales, fueled by products like the ‘Myeongran Whole Egg Gimbap’ and the ‘Buldak Cheese Omelet Gimbap,’ the latter of which sold over 500,000 units within a month.

Following this success, GS25 is further diversifying its lineup to address changing consumer eating patterns. The retailer is introducing bakery-style sandwiches using specialty breads such as ciabatta and salt bread to target the breakfast market, alongside new series of bite-sized mini kimbap designed for convenience.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: GS25 expands ready-to-eat meal options with bakery-style sandwiches and mini kimbap

GS25 is expanding its ready-to-eat menu by introducing bakery-style sandwiches using ciabatta and salt bread, alongside new bite-sized mini kimbap varieties.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gs25-expands-ready-to-eat-meal-options-with-bakery-style-sandwiches-and-mini-kimbap

### 2026-10-15: GS25 gimbap sales rise 36.2% following trending recipe collaborations

GS25 gimbap sales rose 36.2% this month, driven by successful collaborations with famous restaurants and trending social media recipes like Buldak cheese omelet gimbap.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gs25-gimbap-sales-rise-362-following-trending-recipe-collaborations

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