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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