Antecedents and effects of free riding in the franchisor–franchisee relationship

This field study investigated contextual antecedents of free riding by franchisees on franchisor brand reputation and effects of free riding on performance in a multinational corporation's franchising network. Structural elements (increased formalization, decentralized decision-making), interac...

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Published in:Journal of business venturing 2007-07, Vol.22 (4), p.522-544
Main Authors: Kidwell, Roland E., Nygaard, Arne, Silkoset, Ragnhild
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