A research problem is presented from the inherent devastating effects of the COVID-19
pandemic on the restaurant industry: restaurants are now faced with mounting expenses …

Ensuring the effectiveness of the franchise system relies on establishing an optimal
contractual relationship between the franchisor and the franchisee, which can be achieved …

Previous literature has acknowledged franchising as a great way for businesses to expand
into new areas and opportunities. It has become a popular option for those who are looking …

Purpose Based on the tournament theory and the principal agent theory, this study aims to
empirically investigate how top management team (TMT) vertical pay disparity (the pay …

This study investigates the impact of the asset-light and fee-oriented (ALFO) strategy on the
auditors' assessment of financial reporting complexity. To do so, we adopt an integrated …

This study examines the factors that influence successful knowledge transfer (KT) in
restaurant franchises. First, this study aims to identify the relationships among franchisors' …

The franchising sector demands a high level of assurance and commitment. This is because
creating entrepreneurial value is at the core of any franchising strategy. However, little is …

The geographical location of an establishment is a strategic decision of major importance for
companies. In the case of franchising, the peculiarities of the system render this decision of …

Franchising is one of the most trustworthy strategic alliance formations to start or expand
businesses. Like many other business formations, franchise businesses need sustainable …

This study explores how a state-based franchisee association of a multinational quick-
service restaurant franchisor introduced three world-first innovations through the activation …