Maximizing franchisee satisfaction in the restaurant sector

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

Volumn 8, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 24-31

  Hing, Nerilee ^a  

^a SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 0039830044     PISSN: 09596119     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09596119610115970     Document Type: Article

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