Purpose – This paper aims to extend current understanding of organisational choice theory through examining to what …, levels of intra‐firm conflict and franchise system complexity influence multiple unit franchising adoption. Design … franchising adoption from the franchisor's perspective. Findings – The research reveals that mature franchise systems in Australia …

findings for the retail franchise industry. First, consistent with resource scarcity theory, international franchising …Purpose – Although international franchising has occurred in East Asia over the past 20 years, surprisingly very little … examine franchise resources, which is a key construct in the internationalization of retail franchising. Design …

Purpose – Although Australian franchising sector regulation promotes system disclosure and provides for mandatory … less than four government inquiries into franchising took place in Australia in an attempt to resolve problems occurring in …/methodology/approach – Exploratory research is undertaken to identify the major causes of franchising conflict. Face‐to‐face interviews are conducted …

Purpose – Although research in franchising is currently experiencing an advancement in the investigation of behavioural … work on relationship marketing (Morgan and Hunt) forms the foundation in the development of the franchising relational …

Investigates the globalization of franchising through a discussion of the literature on innovation diffusion. Proceeds … then to evaluate the globalization of format franchising in 31 countries, drawing data from Arthur Andersen’s multi … structure when compared to the other countries studied, and Israel is a franchising novice. Presents a number of tables …

which expanded rapidly through franchising – with 249 franchised outlets operating in 31 countries by 1995. Recounts the … theory.  …

franchising business sectors. Discusses the theory of ownership redirection in more depth. Hypothesizes that: as franchise systems … franchisors. Draws on data from the US “Franchising in the economy”, over the period 1977‐1986. Conducts a LISREL‐based path … retailing. Concludes that further research is required to substantiate (or not) the theory on ownership redirection.  …

Links the literature on interorganizational networks and relations research on franchising in an attempt to address … when to opt for franchising and how to manage franchises. Asserts that franchise systems are strategic network … organizations and pinpoints what that means and how such a system can be managed. Looks at the social theory of structuration and …

purchase of a franchise. Australian regulators have sought to assist transparency in franchising decision making by legislating … selected attributes through a choice-based survey, consistent with consumer theory, and focussing on an attribute … implications – A reduction in conflict within the franchising sector (no matter how trivial) will improve the business operations …