"내 돈 내고 노예가 된 기분" 대한민국 가맹점주들의 눈물겨운 현주소 | KBS 더 보다 20250427 방송

※ This video was produced in 2025 and may differ from the current situation. ■ Conflicts between domestic franchise headquarters and franchisees are deepening amidst high inflation, high interest rates, and an economic downturn. The core of the conflict lies in the "essential items" designated by headquarters under the pretext of maintaining trademark rights, and the "difference franchise fee," which is the distribution margin attached to these items. While it has been customary for headquarters to compensate for lower initial franchise fees with logistics margins, grievances are exploding following recent incidents, such as the imposition of fines on Dunkin' Donuts for excessive designation of essential items and the conflict over Goobne Chicken's transition to a variable supply price system for chicken. In particular, the industry is experiencing significant repercussions after the appellate court ruled in a lawsuit filed by Pizza Hut franchisees that "the collection of difference franchise fees without agreement constitutes unjust enrichment," ordering the return of 21 billion won. Currently, approximately 2,000 franchisees across about 20 brands, including chicken, coffee, and Baskin Robbins, are participating in similar lawsuits for the return of funds. While the Franchise Association has submitted a petition expressing concern that the industry could collapse if the ruling is finalized, franchisees are urging for mutual growth and structural changes, such as the introduction of a transparent 'royalty system' instead of opaque profit margins. It is an urgent time to establish an equal and transparent relationship of trust between franchisors and store owners, if only to secure the livelihoods of self-employed individuals in their 40s and 50s who are starting the second chapter of their lives after retirement. ※ This video is [The More - Do You Know About 'Difference Franchise Fees'?], which aired on April 27, 2025. #Difference #FranchiseStore #Franchise This is the official KBS Documentary channel. We will deliver documentaries that resonate with the world. Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 02-781-1000 ✔KBS Documentary | KBS Official YouTube Channel Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI training) are prohibited. 📝 [email protected] 📞 +82-2-781-1000 🏢 Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea) ∙The current situation and content may differ slightly depending on the time of broadcast. ∙Slanderous or malicious comments may be deleted by the administrator to protect the participants.