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Editor’s note: This is the first article in a six-part series. The second part, which covers firm strategy, is also in this issue. “Change always comes to us from the outside in, forcing us to react, ...

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Discover how franchising provides an opportunity for success creating value for entrepreneurs and communities. Through the first few months of this year, franchising continues to be seen as one of the ...

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