Franchising agreements in new car retailing: an empirical investigation
Article Abstract:
Greater financial incentives to franchised auto dealerships led to higher investments in retail services. This signifies that manufacturers are highly motivated to invest in a new car brand if incentive payments are also higher. Moreover, a negative significant relationship exists between service levels and monitoring costs whereas a significant relationship is found between monitoring frequency and incentive payments.
Publisher: Frank Cass & Company Ltd.
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1998
Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, New and used car dealers, Automotive dealers, Automobile dealers
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1998
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Insights into franchising: a review of empirical and theoretical perspectives
Article Abstract:
An analysis of business format franchising is provided. The regulatory environment of franchising is also discussed.
Publisher: Frank Cass & Company Ltd.
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1997
United Kingdom, Franchise Distribution, Retail industry, Retail trade, Distribution channels
Publication Name: The Service Industries Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0264-2069
Year: 1997
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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Management, Franchises
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