Support for Franchise Store Unfair Trade Damage Consultations Including 'Forced Store Improvements'

Gyeongnam Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center Supports Consultation Before Franchise Contract

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Gyeongsangnam-do announced on the 23rd that it will operate the 'Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center' to prevent damages caused by unfair trade practices during the franchise store startup process and contract period.

The 'Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center' provides legal consultations and assistance with legal document preparation for victims of unfair trade practices and prospective franchisees, as well as preliminary advice on disclosure documents and franchise contracts for those wishing to start a franchise business.

To prevent unfair trade practices in advance, an educational program titled 'Essential Checks Before Starting a Franchise' will be conducted in connection with the startup education program in the first half of this year.

Since its opening in July 2019, the counseling center has handled a total of 102 consultations. The types of consultations cover areas such as the 'Franchise Business Act,' 'Subcontracting Act,' and 'Fair Trade Act.'

Cases of unfair trade damage consultations for franchise stores mainly involved issues such as failure to provide disclosure documents in advance, backdating the receipt date of disclosure documents, providing false or misleading information, forced store environment improvements, mandatory purchase of goods, and violations of contract termination procedures.

Those seeking counseling for unfair trade damages or wishing to start a franchise can visit the Unfair Trade Damage Counseling Center on the first floor of the Gyeongnam Provincial Government Main Building, or inquire via online consultation or phone.

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