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The Effects of Ownership and Investment upon the Performance of Franchise Systems

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  • Wade L. Thomas
  • Michael J. O'Hara
  • Frank W. Musgrave

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  • Wade L. Thomas & Michael J. O'Hara & Frank W. Musgrave, 1990. "The Effects of Ownership and Investment upon the Performance of Franchise Systems," The American Economist, Sage Publications, vol. 34(1), pages 54-61, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:amerec:v:34:y:1990:i:1:p:54-61
    DOI: 10.1177/056943459003400106
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    1. Peter Cappelli & Monika Hamori, 2007. "Are Franchises Bad Employers?," NBER Working Papers 13327, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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