Korean word

가맹점

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamaengjeom

Meaning

  • nounfranchise store

Example

저는 가맹점에서 빵을 샀어요.cheo neun ka maeng jeo me seo ppang eul sa sseo yo

I bought bread at a franchise store.

Illustration for 가맹점 (franchise store)

More examples

가맹점 위치를 지도에서 확인할 수 있어요.ka maeng jeom wi chi reul chi do e seo hwa gin hal ssu i sseo yo

You can check the franchise store's location on the map.

Core concept

A local shop operates under a larger company's brand through a formal business agreement.

Common phrases

  • 가맹점 위치ka maeng jeom wi chi

    franchise store location

  • 가맹점에 문의하다ka maeng jeo me mu nui ha da

    contact a franchise store

Similar words

프랜차이즈peuraenchaijeu: A shared business model provides stores with the same brand and operating know-how.
직영점chigyeongjeom: The brand-owning company directly manages this store's daily business.
본사ponsa: The central company office oversees operations and decides the overall direction.
매장maejang: A store is a customer-facing space for displaying and selling merchandise.

Definition in Korean

본사와의 계약에 따라 동일한 브랜드로 상품이나 서비스를 제공하는 가게.pon sa wa ui kye ya ge tta ra tong il han peu raen deu ro sang pu mi na seo bi seu reul che gong ha neun ka ge

Word origin

The term combines the Sino-Korean elements meaning joining an alliance and store, describing a store that joins a company network.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a company-owned branch, this kind of shop may set its own hours or services within the brand's agreement.

Opposites

  • 직영점chigyeongjeomcompany-owned storenoun

Related words

  • 가맹점주kamaengjeomjufranchise store ownernoun
  • 가맹본부kamaengbonbufranchisornoun

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