3.13. Body Shop. The UK Body Shop franchise network consists of three types of stores: franchised, company owned, and partnership stores. All stores that are dis- tant from headquarters by more than 300 miles are franchised. More than half of the company-owned stores are within 100 miles of headquarters.14 How can you explain these facts? (Cabral, 20170224) Cabral, L. B. (20170224). Introduction to Industrial Organization, 2nd Edition [VitalSource Bookshelf version]. Retrieved from vbk://9780262338943 Always check citation for accuracy before use.

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