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Select one of the options below and evaluate the competitive strategies for firms in foreign markets:
a. Niche market exporting
b. Licensing and contract manufacturing
c. Franchising
d. Joint ventures
e. Foreign branching
f. Private equity investment
g. Wholly owned subsidiaries
Identify a company for the option you selected to use in your response.

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Select one of the options below and evaluate the competitive strategies for firms in foreign markets:
a. Niche market exporting

b. Licensing and contract manufacturing

c. Franchising

d. Joint ventures

e. Foreign branching

f. Private equity investment

g. Wholly owned subsidiaries

Identify a company for the option you selected to use in your response. (200-300 words)

Franchising is a popular business model for faster and cheaper form of company expansion in today's global market. It helps a company minimize its various costs such as management, operation, ...

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