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Jenny Buchan
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Jenny Buchan: University of New South Wales

Chapter Chapter 1 in Franchisees as Consumers, 2013, pp 1-9 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter, the economic importance of franchising is set out. The franchise, franchisor, franchisee, franchise network and franchise system are introduced and defined. The unresolved challenges that confront regulators of franchising are presented. Franchisees are clearly vulnerable at numerous junctures which are introduced in this chapter. Broadly, the causes are asymmetry, the nature of the franchise agreement as a standard form yet relational contract, and the absence of corporate governance mechanisms between franchisor and its franchisees. Weaknesses in the franchise model are brought into starkest relief if the franchisor becomes insolvent.

Keywords: Corporate Governance; Small Business; Consumer Protection; Business Format; Insolvency Process (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-5614-8_1

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