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How France's potential franchisees reach their decisions. A comparison with franchiseers' perceptions

Kalika, Michel; Guilloux, Véronique; Gauzente, Claire; Dubost, Nathalie (2004), How France's potential franchisees reach their decisions. A comparison with franchiseers' perceptions, Journal of Small Business Management, 42, 2, p. 218–224. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627X.2004.00107.x

Type
Article accepté pour publication ou publié
Date
2004
Journal name
Journal of Small Business Management
Volume
42
Number
2
Publisher
National Council for Small Business Management Development
Pages
218–224
Publication identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-627X.2004.00107.x
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Author(s)
Kalika, Michel
Guilloux, Véronique
Gauzente, Claire
Dubost, Nathalie
Abstract (EN)
This article discusses a study that attempts to reach a better understanding of how the potential franchisees come to their decisions and attempts to compare this process with franchiser's perceptions. It initially focuses on the identification and on the decision-making process of French potential franchisees. Subsequently, applicants' answers are compared with those of the franchisers. Data were gathered at the annual franchise show, the Salon de la Franchise, held in Paris. Gap theory explains how differences from expectations between the service provider and the customer can affect the perceived quality of the franchise package. Questionnaires were given to potential franchisees and franchisers. The past experience of the potential franchisee is described with the typical items including age, experience, and educational qualifications. Potential franchisees' answers are reviewed. The study's results regarding the criteria employed in choosing the franchise format and in selecting a specific franchise are compared to those achieved by earlier empirical studies. This investigation portrays potential franchisees and suggests that they do follow an order of precedence in choosing a franchiser.
Subjects / Keywords
Franchises (Retail trade); Decision making; Service industries; France
JEL
M31 - Marketing

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