Understanding Business
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259929434
Author: William Nickels
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5.5, Problem 5.5AQ
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To determine: The type of franchise service that appeal most to the business owner.
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When the right to use the name of a specific business is given somebody to sell the goods and services under the name in a particular territory, it is known as franchise.
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Understanding Business
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