This content is only available as a PDF.

Author notes

This essay provides a brief summary of the findings of a six-month survey conducted by Dalberg Global Development Advisors, with funding from the John Templeton Foundation and support from the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank. The primary purpose of the study was to explore the potential of franchise business models to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and develop entrepreneurial skills in frontier economies. The report won the 2009 Arthur Karp Annual Franchising Research Award from the International Franchise Association for best applied research in franchising. A full copy of the research findings can be downloaded from the websites of the John Templeton Foundation (www.templeton.org), the International Franchise Association (www.franchise.org), and from the News/Recent Publications section of Dalberg's website (www.dalberg.com).

Article PDF first page preview

Article PDF first page preview