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Rethinking Franchise Contracts: The Impact of Transactional and Relational Governance Mechanisms on Franchisor Performance

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posted on 2024-05-09, 01:47 authored by AREEJ SAAD S ALSHAMRANI
This research explores how contract design influences growth in franchise systems. Franchising is a vital part of our economy, where a business grants others the right to operate under its brand. This study focuses on two key aspects within franchise contracts: 'contingency adaptability' which prepares for unforeseen changes, and 'franchisees' roles and responsibilities' which outline their duties. Additionally, it examines how relational aspects like information sharing and flexibility within contracts affect franchise growth. By analysing over 200,000 clauses from 332 franchisor contracts using advanced machine learning techniques, the research uncovers how different contract elements can either help or hinder the expansion of a franchise. This offers valuable insights for better contract design in franchising.

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Sudha Mani

Additional supervisor 1

Shanfei Feng

Year of Award

2024

Department, School or Centre

Marketing

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Business and Economics

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