Franchisor practices for optimal omnichannel deployment in franchising networks

authors

  • Chameroy Fabienne
  • Schultz Maryline
  • Ghantous Nabil
  • Chaney Damien
  • Jeanpert Sophie

keywords

  • Franchising
  • Omnichanel strategy

document type

COMM

abstract

This research contributes to theory by extending the knowledge on power in franchise relationships to the case of omnichannel marketing. As the relative autonomy of franchisees can be an obstacle to optimal omnichannel integration, the research uncovers three broad forms of franchisor practices to align franchisees to the omnichannel strategy, rooted in an enforcing, a collaborative, and an empowering stance.

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