英文摘要 |
This research develops a scale for measuring franchisees' satisfaction with franchisors' support in the foodservice industry. The development of the scale comprises four steps: development of initial items, implementation of purifying measures, data collection, and assessment of the reliability and validity of the proposed measurement scale. The 22-item scale thus obtained consists of five dimensions: logistical system, preparatory work, operational support, marketing and financial management, and internetbased communication systems. Evidence shows that this five-factor structure of franchisors' support exhibits both convergent and discriminant validity. This study provides useful information to franchised restaurant operators (franchisees) and the headquarters (franchisors) of franchise corporations, and presents a comprehensive perspective of franchisors' support for franchisees, based on the developed scale, with the ultimate purpose of improving the performance of the franchised foodservice industry. Finally, theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed. |