Sungsimdang, a flagship bakery in Daejeon, will close all stores, including its main store, for one day on Nov. 3.
Sungsimdang posted on its official Instagram on the 17th, "This is breaking news. All Sungsimdang stores will be closed for one day on Monday, Nov. 3! We will take a break for a 'one family' field day."
Sungsimdang holds a companywide athletic meet every year, during which the main store and all affiliate stores close simultaneously. Last year, it was held on Oct. 14.
About 1,000 executives and employees from 12 affiliates participate in this athletic meet, including the Sungsimdang main store; Sungsimdang Cake Boutique; Piatto (Italian restaurant); Udong-ya (udon specialty restaurant); Flying Pan; Terrace Kitchen; and Oven Story.
Sungsimdang, which started in 1956 as a small steamed bun shop in front of Daejeon Station, has grown into a brand that represents Daejeon. Rosso, which operates Sungsimdang, posted 193.7 billion won in revenue and 47.8 billion won in operating profit last year.