The Insider's Guide to Franchising
by Bryce Webster
ISBN: 081445660X
ISBN-13: 9780814456606
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher: Amacom Books
Published date: 1986
Size: 6.5 x 9.5 inches
Weight: 1.4 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Describes how to select and manage a franchise, identifies common problems, and gathers information on the best U.S. franchises.
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The Insider's Guide to Franchising : Secrets of Buying a Franchise - Secrets of Managing Your Own Franchise - the BEST Franchises in the U.S. {FIRST EDITION}
Webster, Bryce
New York, New York, U.S.A.: American Management Association, 1986. "Franchising is the fastest-growing segment of American business today. Ther Commerce Department Department predicts that by the year 2000, consumers in this country will spend more than half of their retail purchasing dollars at franchises. Hoiw can you get aboard this exciting-and profitable-trend and ride it to personal success? THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO FRANCHISING tells you how.' This book has 309 paqges and is illustrated.. ISBN: 0-8144-5660-X. First Edition {First Printing}. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. FRANCHISES RETAIL TRADE BUSINESS ECONOMICS. ( more information) Offered by Glued To The Tube Books (United States)
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