늘어나는 '천원빵집'…경기 불황에 인기[목포MBC 뉴스투데이]

[Mokpo MBC News] ◀ Anchor ▶ With the recent surge in prices, some people may hesitate to even buy a loaf of bread. However, the so-called "1,000 Won Bakeries," which have popped up and disappeared in the Seoul metropolitan area, have recently been popping up in Gwangju, and many people are visiting them. While it's welcome news for the working class, they'll be able to buy a loaf of bread for 1,000 won. While the long-term viability of these shops varies, their circumstances vary. This is reporter Kim Cho-rong reporting. ◀ Report ▶ This is a bakery near Chonnam National University in Gwangju. Inside the small, eye-catching shop, 2,000 loaves of bread are neatly displayed. Bread and drinks are both priced at just 1,000 won. In this era of high inflation, this affordable price means about 1,000 loaves of bread are sold daily. ◀ INT ▶ Moon Kyung-ah / Ilgok-dong, Gwangju "The price is very reasonable, but that doesn't mean the quality is bad. It's perfect for a quick bite with coffee in the morning..." We've been in business for about a month and a half, and our profits are quite good. ◀ INT ▶ Lim Dong-hwa / Owner of A Bakery "Business is relatively good since we opened, but the 1,000 won price is a plus, so I believe sales will continue to rise." This is another bakery that opened four months ago. Bread is priced at 1,000 won. We display up to 1,500 loaves, but the shelves fill up quickly. We sell an average of 1,000 loaves a day. We've also developed a differentiation strategy to attract customers. ◀ INT ▶ Kim Tae-woong / B Bakery Owner "1,000 Won Cafe, Coffee. My plan was to sell high-quality coffee beans as cheaply as possible, so customers could enjoy both bread and coffee. Then, I would separate the space and run a live cafe." However, sales vary from store to store. (Transparent CG) Typically, the cost of a 1,000 Won loaf of bread is about 800 Won, and selling one yields about 200 Won. Since the profit margin is high, depending on location, each store has its own limitations. // Additionally, various expenses, such as rent and electricity, cannot be ignored. ◀ INT ▶ C Bakery Owner (Voice Modified) "These days, it's almost impossible to find rent under 1 million Won. After deducting my labor costs, I have to consider this as net profit, but overall, it's a loss." Due to the relatively low initial investment, the so-called "1,000 Won Bakery," which became a fad in the metropolitan area several years ago, has recently been spreading again in Gwangju. It remains to be seen whether this can be a breakthrough for both local self-employed business owners and ordinary citizens amid the economic downturn. This is Kim Cho-rong from MBC News.