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South Korea's BR Korea faces antitrust probe over alleged pressure on franchisees

By Jenny Lee ( November 20, 2025, 09:39 GMT | Insight) -- BR Korea, the SPC Group foodservice arm behind Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin', is under investigation by South Korea’s competition watchdog over allegations it pushed franchisees into head-office promotions and store upgrades. The Korea Fair Trade Commission recently dispatched investigators to BR Korea’s headquarters to secure documents and begin a field probe into suspected violations of the Fair Transactions in Franchise Business Act, MLex was told.BR Korea, the SPC Group foodservice arm behind Baskin-Robbins and Dunkin', is under investigation by South Korea’s competition watchdog over allegations it pushed franchisees into head-office promotions and store upgrades....

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