Between 1951 and 1989, Congress held a series of hearings to investigate the antitrust aspects of professional sports leagues. Among the concerns: ownership control of players, restrictions on new franchises, territorial protection, and other cartel-like behaviors. In The Big Leagues Go to Washington, David Surdam chronicles the key issues that arose during the hearings and the ways opposing sides used economic data and theory to define what was right, what was feasible, and what was advantageous to one party or another. As Surdam shows, the hearings affected matters as fundamental to the modern game as broadcasting rights, player drafts and unions, league mergers, and the dominance of the New York Yankees. He also charts how lawmakers from the West and South pressed for the relocation of ailing franchises to their states and the ways savvy owners dodged congressional interference when they could and adapted to it when necessary.

Franchising is one of the major engines of business expansion and job creation globally. The Handbook of Research on Franchising contains original work by leading franchise scholars from around the world who offer new insights into entrepreneurial behavior, organizational forms, regulation, internationalization and other contemporary issues relating to this dynamic business strategy. The book will provide readers with a base of knowledge about the entrepreneurial opportunities and behaviors of franchisors and franchisees as well as explore the forms that franchise organizations may take, the regulation of franchise companies, how franchisors and franchisees relate to one another, the development of the franchise model, franchising in emerging markets, social franchising and more. It introduces theory and sets the agenda for future research and adds to education and practice. Practitioners will benefit from the high quality scientific research, and scholars will find exciting opportunities for contributing to the body of knowledge on a subject that has not received sufficient attention. The research contained in this book will also be of value to franchisors, franchisees, service providers and government regulators. Contributors include: E.H. Aliouche, I. Alon, P. Amadieu, G. Basset, G.J. Castrogiovanni, M. Chaudey, G. Cliquet, E. Croonen, L. Dada, M. de los Dolores Santarriaga Pineda, C. Di Lernia, A. Du Toit, T. Ehrmann, R.W. Emerson, M. Fadairo, L. Frazer, N. Gorovaia, A. Grace, M. Grunhagen, F. Hoy, M. Jell-Ojobor, M. Kacker, P.J. Kaufmann, F. Lafontaine, C. Lanchimba, B. Lawrence, M. Madanoglu, B. Meiseberg, A. Paswan, R. Perrigot, K. Picot-Coupey, C. Pietrafesa, F. Sadeh, F.C. Soto Ramirez, R. Stassen, O. Streed, A. Terry, J.-L. Viviani, A. Watson, D.H.B. Welsh, J. Windsperger, F.A. Zafeiropoulou

Service Franchising succinctly extracts from observations about international franchising from both the scholarly and trade literature. The work adds insights gleaned through extensive research and the experiences of the author. As a result, the book advances the body of knowledge on international franchising for the academic community. In addition to being a breakthrough text for researchers in business and economics the book also contains guidance for franchisors and franchisees in their efforts to achieve success in the global marketplace.

Ilan Alon has made major contributions to the understanding of franchising, both through his own research and his compiling and study of the work of other leading researchers. Alon pioneered research into the internationalization of franchising with his published studies from Asia, Europe, Latin America and other parts of the world.

"Franchising Globally is first of its kind to examine franchising both from an entrepreneurial and from an international perspective. The book includes theoretical discussions and practical examples of international franchising as well as both micro and macro studies of franchising environments in different parts of the world"--Provided by publisher.

When the first Fast & Furious film was released in June 2001, few predicted that it would be a box office hit, let alone the launchpad for a multi-billion-dollar franchise. A mid-budget crime movie set around L.A.'s underground car-racing scene, featuring a cast of relative unknowns, the film became one of the surprise hits of that summer, earning more than 5 times its budget in worldwide ticket sales. 2 decades and 9 films later, Fast & Furious today ranks among the 10 highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, with a box office total of $6.6 billion and has also given rise to an animated TV show and theme park ride. Full-Throttle Franchise is the first book to offer an in-depth analysis of the Fast & Furious, bringing together a range of scholars to explore not only the style and themes of the franchise, but also its broader cultural impact and legacy. The collected essays establish the franchise's importance in cinematic and ideological terms, linking their discussions to wider issues of genre, representation, adaptation, and industry. Topics range from stardom and performance, focusing on key actors Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson, to the way in which Fast & Furious intersects with dominant ideas of racial, gender, and sexual identity. Aimed at both scholars and fans, Full-Throttle Franchise seeks to uncover just what has made Fast & Furious so enduringly popular, mapping its outrageous set pieces, ever-expanding universe, and growing cast of global megastars in terms of wider cultural and industrial forces.

The Right Franchise for You helps entrepreneurs get started on a path to a fulfilling and lucrative career as a franchise owner. In The Right Franchise for You, Faizun Kamal, renowned franchise coach and former corporate executive, guides entrepreneurs through her proven process of researching and buying a future franchise. The Right Franchise for You exponentially increases the probability of success. For those who are serious about finding a better career path, then by the end of The Right Franchise for You entrepreneurs will: Learn the proven process to find the best franchise Uncover the pitfalls to avoid making a costly mistake Determine the best way to fund a franchise Discover the key to making a franchise search a successful one

The role of franchising on industry evolution is explored in this book both in terms of the emergence of franchising and its impact on industry structure. Examining literature and statistical information the first section provides an overview of franchising. The Role of Franchising on Industry Evolution then focuses on two core elements; the emergence or franchising and the contextual drivers prompting its adoption, and the impact of franchising on industry-level structural changes. Through two industry case studies, the author demonstrates how franchising has the ability to fundamentally transform an industry's structure from one of fragmentation to one of consolidation.

Thinking of buying a franchise, creating your own franchise or franchising a product more effectively? Packed with real-life case studies and key insights from the owners and operators of successful franchise systems (including Domino's Pizza, Costa, SSP, Spar, TGIs, Dunkin' Donuts, SSP, Haagen Dazs, Cafe2U, Snappy Snaps, Budgens, Ramada Encore, Burger & Lobster, GlobalBrand, GlassesInc), this book is THE essential contemporary guide for aspiring franchisees or ambitious franchisors. Drawing upon the extensive academic and operational experience of the authors - Chris Edger is a multiple author on service-based operational excellence and Andrew Emmerson has led the growth of some of the most successful international franchise systems in recent times - this book provides comprehensive advice on how franchisors and franchisees can avoid potential elephant traps and lays out the key success factors that enable both parties to win. Written in an informative, accessible style without abandoning any of its empirical rigour, this book is essential reading for 'newbie' franchisees and franchisors or for anybody working in franchising who wishes to drive outstanding performance.

"Johnson astutely reveals that franchises are not Borg-like assimilation machines, but, rather, complicated ecosystems within which creative workers strive to create compelling 'shared worlds.' This finely researched, breakthrough book is a must-read for anyone seeking a sophisticated understanding of the contemporary media industry." --Heather Hendershot, author ofWhat's Fair on the Air?: Cold War Right-Wing Broadcasting and the Public Interest While immediately recognizable throughout the U.S. and many other countries, media mainstays like X-Men, Star Trek, and Transformers achieved such familiarity through constant reincarnation. In each case, the initial success of a single product led to a long-term embrace of media franchising--a dynamic process in which media workers from different industrial positions shared in and reproduced familiar cultureacross television, film, comics, games, and merchandising. InMedia Franchising, Derek Johnson examines the corporate culture behind these production practices, as well as the collaborative and creative efforts involved in conceiving, sustaining, and sharing intellectual properties in media work worlds. Challengingconnotations of homogeneity, Johnson shows how the cultural and industrial logic of franchising has encouraged media industries to reimagine creativity as an opportunity for exchange among producers, licensees, and evenconsumers. Drawing on case studies and interviews with media producers, he reveals the meaningful identities, cultural hierarchies, and struggles for distinction that accompany collaboration within these production networks.Media Franchisingprovides a nuanced portrait of the collaborative cultural production embedded in both the media industries and our own daily lives.

Franchising is one of the major engines of business expansion and job creation globally. The Handbook of Research on Franchising contains original work by leading franchise scholars from around the world who offer new insights into entrepreneurial behavior, organizational forms, regulation, internationalization and other contemporary issues relating to this dynamic business strategy. The book will provide readers with a base of knowledge about the entrepreneurial opportunities and behaviors of franchisors and franchisees as well as explore the forms that franchise organizations may take, the regulation of franchise companies, how franchisors and franchisees relate to one another, the development of the franchise model, franchising in emerging markets, social franchising and more. It introduces theory and sets the agenda for future research and adds to education and practice. Practitioners will benefit from the high quality scientific research, and scholars will find exciting opportunities for contributing to the body of knowledge on a subject that has not received sufficient attention. The research contained in this book will also be of value to franchisors, franchisees, service providers and government regulators. Contributors include: E.H. Aliouche, I. Alon, P. Amadieu, G. Basset, G.J. Castrogiovanni, M. Chaudey, G. Cliquet, E. Croonen, L. Dada, M. de los Dolores Santarriaga Pineda, C. Di Lernia, A. Du Toit, T. Ehrmann, R.W. Emerson, M. Fadairo, L. Frazer, N. Gorovaia, A. Grace, M. Grunhagen, F. Hoy, M. Jell-Ojobor, M. Kacker, P.J. Kaufmann, F. Lafontaine, C. Lanchimba, B. Lawrence, M. Madanoglu, B. Meiseberg, A. Paswan, R. Perrigot, K. Picot-Coupey, C. Pietrafesa, F. Sadeh, F.C. Soto Ramirez, R. Stassen, O. Streed, A. Terry, J.-L. Viviani, A. Watson, D.H.B. Welsh, J. Windsperger, F.A. Zafeiropoulou

Much has been written about franchising in economics over the last two decades: researchers have gained important insights, especially into how and why it works and into the reasons behind the various forms of vertical restraints usually embedded in these contracts. This authoritative volume presents the key papers that have introduced the theoretical frameworks and the empirical facts that have spurred the interest of scholars in franchising as an organizational form. By combining all these contributions in a single volume, this collection not only highlights the main questions that have been addressed in the literature on franchising, but also illustrates the important role that incentive issues have played in it. As a result, this compilation should be of special interest to economists and management scholars with an interest in franchising but also to those interested in general issues concerning the organization of the firm. It includes 26 articles, dating from 1967 to 2005.

'Franchising in the Hospitality Industry' provides an overview of the issues, debates and challenges associated with business franchising. In two parts, this text firstly looks at the issues from both an academic and practitioner perspective. The second part looks more closely at service sector groups in the hospitality industry, such as hotels, leisure and catering using national and international examples and illustrations. These demonstrate how the theories and debates discussed in the first part, are tackled in real life situations. Examples used are from well known companies such as McDonalds, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Choice Hotels, Holiday Inn, Domino Pizza, Pierre Victoire amongst others.

It is increasingly clear that fifty years of international development have done little to reduce poverty in Africa. Indeed, more and more academics and practitioners are highlighting the detrimental effect of traditional development - as carried out by international agencies and NGOs - which often leads to dependency, inefficiency, waste and poor governance. Yet there is a new movement that is surging ahead in its attempt to reduce poverty and generate wealth in Africa: microfranchising. Set up by pioneering organizations such as VisionSpring and HealthStore, microfranchising is based on one of the most successful market-based models in Western economies: franchising. From McDonald's to Coca-Cola, franchising has proven itself to be an effective and replicable way of scaling up a business rapidly in the Western context. It is only recently that members of the growing body of social entrepreneurs have turned to the franchise model as one of the responses to Africa's endemic economic stagnation. And the results have been inspiring: instead of the dependency generated by traditional charity development projects, these new social capitalists have generated enterprise and self-sustainability in the most challenging environments of rural Africa. This long-needed book looks at the growth in microfranchising as a tool to generate wealth among poor communities in Africa. The book traces the evolution of the concept of microfranchising, from its foundation in Western models to its implementation in African countries today. It provides practical steps from the world's leading experts on how to set up a microfranchise, from recruiting franchisees, to building a brand and a supply chain. It gives case studies of successful microfranchises, told by the enterprises themselves. It continues with a theoretical analysis of the place of microfranchising within global social entrepreneurship. It ends with a look at the future for microfranchising, with recommendations for development. Edited by the former CEO of SolarAid, which created the Sunny Money microfranchise, the book provides a ground-breaking set of case studies and analysis of microfranchising for development. It brings together academics and practitioners to provide context, analysis and practical advice. Indeed, it provides the theory, the practical advice and the case studies to guide any entrepreneur, NGO, business or government interested in setting up their own microfranchise scheme.

The virtual organization is a form where only what is used has to be paid for. It has the capability of the real organization, but does not itself have the tangible facilities and permanent employees that is the traditional way of meeting the requirements of customer. It is a concept which gives flexibility, lower overall cost, and reduces the capital needs of a business. It is equally applicable to new and established businesses, and can provide both with a means of achieving success in business development and renewal.
Like others in this series, this book provides a practical guide for managers and entrepreneurs. It shows how those with vision and energy, who do not have the facilities of a large traditional company, can nevertheless achieve success, with no competitive disadvantages. The book shows how to expand and grow without enlarging the organization, and how to gain access to competences without employing more staff.
Well illustrated with case histories and examples, the book reflects the experience of the authors in actually applying the concepts they write about. Checklists and questionnaires are provided where they are helpful. Practical experience is supported by research, and the result is a practical guide to setting up and managing this new form of organization.
'Bo Hedberg is again out in front and leading us into the future of management. Managerial insight and advanced technology are making it possible to create coalitions with the advantages of both markets and hierarchical organizations. In this book, Hedberg and his colleagues explain how these coalitions work and what they need to work best'. William H. Starbuck, ITT Professor of Creative Management, Stern School of Business, New York University
'Professor Hedberg's and his colleagues' pioneering work in identifying and highlighting what makes virtual organizations tick is very timely. The competitive environment in financial services requires that highly motivated professionals voluntarily share their best ideas and dreams with their leaders to ensure customer satisfaction. The authors have rightly identified this crucial point in our success story.' Jan R. Carendi, Senior Executive Vice president, Skandia AB and Chief Executive Officer, Skandia Assurance & Financial Services.

The current book on Nework Governance contributes to the literature by offering new perspectives on network goals and performance, inter-organizational learning and trust in alliances, corporate governance issues in cooperatives, governance of cross-border retail networks, contract design and governance innovations in cooperatives and fanchising.

Contents:
Section 1: Franchising - A Conceptual Overview 1. Franchising as an Entrepreneurial Venture Form, Frank Hoy & Scott Shane, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No. 2, 91-94, 1998 2. Colas, Burgers, Shakes and Shirkers: Towards a Sociological Model of Franchising in the Market Economy, John Stanworth & James Curran, Journal of Business Venturing, Vol. 14, No. 4, 323-344, 1999 Section 2: Franchising As An Organisational Form 3. The Theory of the Firm and the Structure of the Franchise Contract, Paul H. Rubin, Journal of Law and Economics 21 (April), 223-233, 1978 4. The Choice of Organizational Form: The Case Of Franchising, James A. Brickley & Frederick H. Dark, Journal of Financial Economics 18 (June), 401-420, 1987 5. Franchising: Firms, Markets and Intangible Assets, Richard E. Caves, & William F. Murphy, Southern Economic Journal 42 (4), 572 586, 1976, 6. Power in a Channel of Distribution: Sources and Consequences, Shelby D. Hunt, & John R. Nevin, Journal of Marketing Research 11 (May), 186-193, 1976 Section 3: Growth And Survival Rates In Franchising 7. Franchising: Promises, Problems, Prospects, Shelby D. Hunt, Journal of Retailing 53 (Fall), 71-84, 1977, 8. Survival Patterns Among Newcomers to Franchising, Timothy Bates, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No.2, 113-130, 1998, 9. Franchising Growth and Franchisor Entry and Exit in the U.S. Market: Myth and Reality, Francine Lafontaine, & Kathryn L. Shaw, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No. 2, 95-112, 1998, 10. Towards a Model of Franchise System Development, Callum Floyd, & Graham Fenwick, International Small Business Journal Vol. 17, No. 4, 32-48, 1999 Section 4: The Ownership-Redirection Debate 11. Will Successful Franchise Systems Ultimately Become Wholly-Owned Chains?, Alfred R. Oxenfeldt, & Anthony O. Kelly, Journal of Retailing Vol. 44, No. 4, 69-83, Winter 1968-69 12. Competitive advantage Variation over the Life Cycle of a Franchise, Charles M. Lillis, Chem L. Narayana and John L. Gilman, Journal of Marketing 4o (October), 77-80 13. What We Know About Ownership Redirection in Franchising: A Meta-Analysis, Rajiv, P. Dant, Audhesh K. Paswan & Patrick J. Kaufmann , Journal of Retailing Volume 72 (4), 429-444, 1996

Contents:
Section 1: Franchising - A Conceptual Overview 1. Franchising as an Entrepreneurial Venture Form, Frank Hoy & Scott Shane, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No. 2, 91-94, 1998 2. Colas, Burgers, Shakes and Shirkers: Towards a Sociological Model of Franchising in the Market Economy, John Stanworth & James Curran, Journal of Business Venturing, Vol. 14, No. 4, 323-344, 1999 Section 2: Franchising As An Organisational Form 3. The Theory of the Firm and the Structure of the Franchise Contract, Paul H. Rubin, Journal of Law and Economics 21 (April), 223-233, 1978 4. The Choice of Organizational Form: The Case Of Franchising, James A. Brickley & Frederick H. Dark, Journal of Financial Economics 18 (June), 401-420, 1987 5. Franchising: Firms, Markets and Intangible Assets, Richard E. Caves, & William F. Murphy, Southern Economic Journal 42 (4), 572 586, 1976, 6. Power in a Channel of Distribution: Sources and Consequences, Shelby D. Hunt, & John R. Nevin, Journal of Marketing Research 11 (May), 186-193, 1976 Section 3: Growth And Survival Rates In Franchising 7. Franchising: Promises, Problems, Prospects, Shelby D. Hunt, Journal of Retailing 53 (Fall), 71-84, 1977, 8. Survival Patterns Among Newcomers to Franchising, Timothy Bates, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No.2, 113-130, 1998, 9. Franchising Growth and Franchisor Entry and Exit in the U.S. Market: Myth and Reality, Francine Lafontaine, & Kathryn L. Shaw, Journal of Business Venturing Vol. 13, No. 2, 95-112, 1998, 10. Towards a Model of Franchise System Development, Callum Floyd, & Graham Fenwick, International Small Business Journal Vol. 17, No. 4, 32-48, 1999 Section 4: The Ownership-Redirection Debate 11. Will Successful Franchise Systems Ultimately Become Wholly-Owned Chains?, Alfred R. Oxenfeldt, & Anthony O. Kelly, Journal of Retailing Vol. 44, No. 4, 69-83, Winter 1968-69 12. Competitive advantage Variation over the Life Cycle of a Franchise, Charles M. Lillis, Chem L. Narayana and John L. Gilman, Journal of Marketing 4o (October), 77-80 13. What We Know About Ownership Redirection in Franchising: A Meta-Analysis, Rajiv, P. Dant, Audhesh K. Paswan & Patrick J. Kaufmann , Journal of Retailing Volume 72 (4), 429-444, 1996

'Franchising in the Hospitality Industry' provides an overview of the issues, debates and challenges associated with business franchising.
In two parts, this text firstly looks at the issues from both an academic and practitioner perspective. The second part looks more closely at service sector groups in the hospitality industry, such as hotels, leisure and catering using national and international examples and illustrations. These demonstrate how the theories and debates discussed in the first part, are tackled in real life situations. Examples used are from well known companies such as McDonalds, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Choice Hotels, Holiday Inn, Domino Pizza, Pierre Victoire amongst others.
an insight into the national and international activities of franchise operations within the hospitality service sector and the business dynamics associated with franchising in this context
identifies examples of best practice from the point of view of both franchiser and franchisee
a holistic understanding of all issues involved by showing them in a real life context