The deposit for catering joining will not be refunded by the administrative department for industry and commerce and the consumer association.
1. Administration for Industry and Commerce: Catering joining is a commercial activity. If consumers think that franchisees have infringed their legitimate rights and interests, they can complain to the administration for industry and commerce. The administrative department for industry and commerce may supervise and punish the franchisee's behavior and coordinate to solve consumer complaints.
2. Consumer Association: Consumer Association is a non-profit organization, which aims to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. If consumers think their rights and interests have been infringed, they can complain to the local consumer association. Consumers' associations can provide consumers with legal advice and rights protection services, and safeguard their legitimate rights and interests on behalf of consumers when necessary.