(Video) 40% of franchisee franchisee owners, “Headquarters Gapjil still exists”

It has been found that 4 out of 10 franchisee franchisees experienced abuse in the course of transactions with the franchisor.

On the 29th, the Fair Trade Commission conducted a fact-finding survey of 200 franchisees and 12,000 franchisees in 21 industries including chicken, convenience stores, and hairdressing. approached.

In particular, there were many types of abuse, such as the franchisor exaggerating expected sales information or passing on advertising costs.

Even with the policies regulating the franchising headquarters, there are blind spots, such as still forcing unfair practices.

In order to solve the problems identified in this investigation, the Fair Trade Commission has decided to strengthen the regulations on the Franchise Business Act, and to review ex officio investigations of businesses suspected of unfair trade if necessary.