Scandinavian Working Papers in Business Administration
Working Papers,
Copenhagen Business School, Department of International Economics and Management
No 5-1999: International Retailing Operations: Downstream Entry and Expansion via Franchising
Bent Petersen and Lawrence S. Welch
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Bent Petersen: Department of International Economics and Management, Copenhagen Business School, Postal: Department of International Economics and Management, Copenhagen Business School, Howitzvej 60, 2nd floor , DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark
Lawrence S. Welch: Norwegian School of Management
Abstract: In this article, 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.
Keywords: international franchising; international retailing; internationalization; foreign operation mode
23 pages, May 29, 1999
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