GS25 Produces Longest-Serving Franchisee... "Communicated with 6 Million Customers Over 30 Years"
On the 10th, in front of GS25 Yeoksam 2 Branch in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, store owner Sung Inje (right), Choi Youngmi's spouse (left), and an employee are taking a commemorative photo.
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] GS25 announced on the 11th that it presented a certification plaque made of 10 don of pure gold and a bouquet to the longest-serving franchise owner, who is celebrating the 30th anniversary this year.
The main figure, Seong In-je, opened GS25 Yeoksam 2 Branch in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on January 10, 1992, starting a 30-year partnership. Over the 30 years of operating the store at the same location, Mr. Seong has met more than 6 million customers, contributed to improving the quality of life of local residents by providing friendly service and a variety of products. Additionally, as a member of the GS25 Franchise Owners' Council, voluntarily formed by franchise owners to communicate officially with the headquarters, he has taken the lead in the growth and development of convenience stores and the improvement of franchise owners' interests.
Mr. Seong said, “I am grateful to my family, employees, sales managers, GS25 officials, and fellow franchise owners who have done their best for our store over the past 30 years from the opening to the present,” adding, “GS25, my partner who has always helped, encouraged, and supported me as if it were their own business whenever difficulties arose, is the reason why GS25 Yeoksam 2 Branch exists today.”
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Oh Jin-seok, Vice President and Head of GS Retail Platform B/U, stated, “This is a standard model of franchise business where the company and franchise owners have grown and developed together,” and added, “We will continue to make our best efforts to improve the profitability of franchise owners and the store operation environment through the industry's best win-win efforts and clear mid- to long-term vision.”
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