The Social Sciences
Year:
2018
Volume:
13
Issue:
4
Page No.
908 - 915
Success Factors of Franchise Entrepreneurs Operating in a Volatile
Business Environment: A Case of the Fast Food Industry Harare, Zimbabwe
Authors :
Knowledge Shumba
and
Stanislous Zindiye
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