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A Preliminary Investigation Of Ownership Conversions In Franchised Distribution Systems

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Manolis, Chris, Dahlstrom, Robert, Nygaard, Arne·2011·Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR)
DOI 10.19030/jabr.v11i2.5868
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Franchised business networks consist of corporately management and independently owned channel outlets. This analysis employs transaction cost economics and agency theory to explain net ownership shifts between franchisors and franchisees. Hypotheses are developed and a preliminary test is made using secondary data. The results indicate that net conversions to franchisor ownership are associated with quality control factors, projected growth, and revenues.

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Authors
Manolis, C., Dahlstrom, R., & Nygaard, A.
Affiliations
  • Loyola Marymount University (US)
  • University of Kentucky (US)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR)
Publisher
Clute Institute
Published
2011-09-15
Volume
11
Issue
2
Pages
1
ISSN
  • 0892-7626 (ISSN-L)
  • 2157-8834
DOI
10.19030/jabr.v11i2.5868
OpenAlex
W2174298642
Cited by
41
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.68
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Franchising Strategies and Performance
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Outsourcing and Supply Chain Management
  • Social Sciences › Economics, Econometrics and Finance › Finance › Corporate Finance and Governance
Keywords
franchising, franchisors, franchisees, distribution channels, transaction cost economics, agency theory, quality control, business growth, revenue

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Manolis, C., Dahlstrom, R., & Nygaard, A. (2011). A Preliminary Investigation Of Ownership Conversions In Franchised Distribution Systems. Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR). https://doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v11i2.5868