International retailing operations: downstream entry and expansion via franchising
In this paper, the shift into international franchising from other forms of operation, rather than the typical home market franchising base, is explored. The focus is international retail franchising, based on a study of the Danish clothing and footwear industry. In this study it was found that Danish companies were moving into international franchising as an outcome of a more general shift from upstream wholesaling and subcontracting activities to downstream involvement in retailing activities. Preceding establishments of foreign subsidiaries and company-owned retail operations seemed to be important in facilitating the move into franchising.
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2000
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Authors: | Petersen, Bent ; Welch, Lawrence S. |
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International Business Review. - Elsevier, ISSN 0969-5931. - Vol. 9.2000, 4, p. 479-496
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | International franchising International retailing Internationalisation Foreign operation mode |
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