Service Franchising succinctly extracts from observations about international franchising from both the scholarly and trade literature. The work adds insights gleaned through extensive research and the experiences of the author. As a result, the book advances the body of knowledge on...

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1. Introduction -- Part I. The Regional, Economic, and Geopolitical Perspectives -- 2. Market Entry Strategies of Huawei in Germany and the Russian Federation from a Network Theory Perspective -- 3. Huawei’s Growth Strategies and Challenges in Russia -- 4. Crouching Tiger in a Transition...

Under the label of “the socialist market economy with Chinese characteristics”, the Chinese Government has made a firm commitment to economic reform, though still retaining tight political control. Thus, under conditions of liberal economic systems and autocratic rule, a new capitalist...