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To decide: The best site for company SW to open its new restaurant
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm.
b)
Summary Introduction
To decide: The best site for company SW to open its new restaurant
Introduction: Location is one of the important element for a business that controls the cost and expenses. Location strategies support in framing other strategies for a firm where optimal location point will provide competitive advantage to a firm.
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