The Korea Franchise Association (KFA) is the official and most influential representative body for the franchise industry in South Korea. In one of the world's most dynamic and regulated franchise markets, the KFA plays a crucial dual role: it champions the industry's growth and innovation while also serving as a vital bridge between businesses and the government, particularly the Fair Trade Commission. The association is dedicated to fostering a fair, transparent, and sustainable franchise ecosystem for its members, which include a vast number of franchisors and franchisees.

The KFA is instrumental in promoting "K-Franchises" both domestically and internationally, leveraging the global popularity of Korean culture. It provides essential support to its members through educational programs, legal consultations, and industry research. Furthermore, the KFA organizes major industry expositions, such as the IFS Franchise Show, creating premier platforms for networking and business development. By setting ethical standards and advocating for a balanced regulatory environment, the KFA is an indispensable partner for navigating and succeeding in the competitive Korean franchise landscape.

Address: #603, aT Center 27 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Website: www.ikfa.or.kr

Phone: +82-2-3471-8135

Fax: +82-2-3471-8139

Chung Hyun Sik, Chairman

Ho-Jin Park, Executive Director

Kim JongBaek, Team Leader, External Cooperation Team

2 systems of franchise law – one is for promotion (Franchise Business Promotion Act) and the other is for regulation (Fair Transactions in Franchise Business Act).

The regulation law (Fair Transactions in Franchise Business Act) requires franchise businessmen to register the FDD (Franchise Disclosure Documents) https://www.ikfa.or.kr/page/information.php

Regulatory body for franchising in Korea: ‘Fair Trade Commission’ a government organization that regulate business practices. Franchise business regulation is one of their regulatory missions and the law ‘Fair Transactions in Franchise Business Act’ is under their jurisdiction. 

Starting a business in Korea https://www.ikfa.or.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=law_tax