Recognized for Systematic Development of the Franchise Industry
Sales Boosted Through Growth Stage Support Program

The Small Enterprise and Market Service announced on December 8 that it had received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the '2025 26th Korea Franchise Industry Development Merit Awards Ceremony' held on December 5 at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.


The Korea Franchise Industry Development Merit Awards are hosted by the Korea Franchise Association and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The awards recognize organizations, companies, and individuals who have contributed to strengthening the competitiveness and fostering a healthy ecosystem of the domestic franchise industry.

The Small Enterprise and Market Service received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the '2025 26th Korea Franchise Industry Development Merit Awards Ceremony' held on the 5th at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Small Enterprise and Market Service

The Small Enterprise and Market Service received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Commendation at the '2025 26th Korea Franchise Industry Development Merit Awards Ceremony' held on the 5th at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Small Enterprise and Market Service

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The Small Enterprise and Market Service was recognized for its contributions to the systematic development of the franchise industry, including operating the franchise level evaluation system and providing customized support programs for each growth stage, thereby creating a stable startup environment for prospective franchisees and small business owners. In particular, through the 'Franchise Growth Stage Support Project,' participating brands achieved a sales increase of over 40%.


The Small Enterprise and Market Service plans to designate approximately 17 outstanding franchise brands through the operation of the franchise level evaluation system, supporting both headquarters and franchisees for mutual growth.



Park Sunghyo, President of the Small Enterprise and Market Service, stated, "We will continue to do our best to enhance the credibility of the industry by discovering outstanding franchises and advancing the level evaluation system, and to establish a foundation that allows small business owners to start and grow their businesses more safely."


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