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  • October 1979 (Revised May 1980)
  • Case

Dunkin' Donuts (B): Field Management

By: Hirotaka Takeuchi
Keywords: Performance Evaluation; Franchise Ownership; Food and Beverage Industry
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  • March 2005 (Revised May 2005)
  • Case

Noodles & Company (Abridged)

By: Linda A. Cyr
Aaron Kennedy has successfully grown Noodles & Co. from a single global noodle shop to a chain of 58 restaurants spanning six states in seven years. In the face of increasing competition, Kennedy has plans to roll out 240 new stores in the next four years. He must... View Details
Keywords: Competition; Entrepreneurship; Franchise Ownership; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
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  • 10 Jul 2000
  • Research & Ideas

Cable TV: From Community Antennas to Wired Cities

provide to municipalities free of charge, as a condition of franchise approval. "Narrowcasting" would supplement broadcasting with an array of arts and educational programming. Jeffersonian democracy would bloom as cable... View Details
Keywords: by Thomas R. Eisenmann; Media & Broadcasting; Consumer Products; Entertainment & Recreation
  • March 2003 (Revised March 2004)
  • Case

Noodles & Company

Aaron Kennedy has successfully grown Noodles & Co. from a single global noodle shop to a chain of 58 restaurants spanning six states in seven years. In the face of increasing competition, Kennedy has plans to roll out 240 new stores in the next four years. He must... View Details
Keywords: Competition; Expansion; Business Growth and Maturation; Organizational Culture; Franchise Ownership; Growth and Development Strategy; Retail Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States
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  • 27 Jun 2017
  • First Look

First Look at New Research and Ideas, June 27

School Case 217-059 A Note on Franchising (Abridged) Examines the motivations for franchising. Examines the academic literature in the area and draws implications for franchising patterns. Also provides data... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • March 2010 (Revised May 2010)
  • Case

Boston Scientific Corporation (A)

By: Regina E. Herzlinger and Charlie Attlan
Boston Scientific Corporation just bought Guidant at a record breaking price to expand their cardiovascular franchise. They need to rationalize their product portfolio to make the acquisition work. What should they sell and why? View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Decision Choices and Conditions; Growth and Development; Product Marketing; Product Development; Franchise Ownership; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry
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  • 15 Feb 2011
  • First Look

First Look: Feb. 15

case:http://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cb/product/311061-PDF-ENG Go Mobile: The Phirbol Franchise Rajiv Lal and Natalie KindredHarvard Business School Case 510-020 To grow Phirbol, a telecom retail franchise chain... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 04 Aug 2008
  • Research & Ideas

How Female Stars Succeed in New Jobs

environment more seriously yet rely on it less than male stars do. They look for a firm that will allow them to keep building their successful franchises their own way." Groysberg brings us up to date on his study of the career... View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace; Financial Services
  • 15 Apr 2008
  • First Look

First Look: April 15, 2008

  Working PapersOrganizational Design and Control across Multiple Markets: The Case of Franchising in the Convenience Store Industry Authors:Dennis Campbell, Srikant M. Datar, and Tatiana Sandino Abstract Many companies operate units... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
  • 01 Feb 2000
  • Research & Ideas

Keeping Track: Performance Measurement, Control & Strategy

threaten their company's franchise or strategy. Is the firm hiring lots of new people who may not be well trained? Is the culture so internally competitive that employees may be tempted to do the wrong thing? Are information systems in... View Details
Keywords: Re: Robert Simons
  • 01 Apr 2008
  • First Look

First Look: April 1, 2008

of Boca Junior's business model and how it differs from that of the richer soccer clubs in Western Europe. Also enables an assessment of successful talent and brand management strategies in the context of a sports franchise with a... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
  • 16 Jan 2019
  • Research & Ideas

What Football Firings Teach Managers About Staying Relevant

their teams did not seem to be a relevant factor, nor did team history (whether or not the franchise had won a Super Bowl in the past before hiring the respective coach). “The very best coaches stay consistent and win over long periods of... View Details
Keywords: by Boris Groysberg, Evan M.S. Hecht, and Abhijit Naik; Sports
  • 30 Oct 2018
  • First Look

New Research and Ideas, October 30, 2018

317-030 Valerie Daniels-Carter: High Growth Entrepreneurship via Franchising This case looks at entrepreneurship via franchising through the leadership of an African-American entrepreneur who owns almost 150... View Details
Keywords: Dina Gerdeman
  • April 2009 (Revised May 2010)
  • Case

Urbi and the City Licensee Managers

By: John D. Macomber and Regina Garcia-Cuellar
A leading low income housing builder in Mexico decides which prospective new local partner best extends its advantages in managing twin production lines of homes and clients. URBI has built substantial competitive advantage in the technology and culture that matches... View Details
Keywords: Mortgages; Government and Politics; Housing; Growth and Development Strategy; Brands and Branding; Market Entry and Exit; Production; Supply Chain; Organizational Culture; Franchise Ownership; Partners and Partnerships; Competitive Advantage; Real Estate Industry; China; India; Mexico; United States
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  • 14 Mar 2011
  • Research & Ideas

Water, Electricity, and Transportation: Preparing for the Population Boom

By 2050, the Earth's population will likely exceed 9 billion people, up 30 percent from 6.9 billion today, according to projections from both the US Census Bureau and the United Nations. What's more, the population in the world's cities is expected to increase by 3... View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
  • 08 Sep 2015
  • First Look

September 8, 2015

team owner, is now the time to sell while franchise value and fan support are at their peaks, or will the business of the NFL be viable for years to come? Purchase this case: https://cb.hbsp.harvard.edu/cbmp/product/815071-PDF-ENG Harvard... View Details
Keywords: Carmen Nobel
  • 21 Nov 2005
  • Research & Ideas

Making Credibility Your Strongest Asset

rating systems have emerged to reward good service and integrity. Plan Several Moves Ahead Bob Kraft owns the New England Patriots, one of the most successful franchises in professional sports. Notably, he didn't get the team by... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Wheeler
  • 14 Mar 2017
  • First Look

First Look at New Research, March 14

of a Leadership Team BrightStar Care was a rapidly growing franchise of home health care agencies. Founded by husband and wife team JD and Shelly Sun as a single agency near Chicago in 2002, BrightStar had opened nearly 300 View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • 08 Jan 2016
  • Research & Ideas

Is it Worth a Pay Cut to Work for a Great Manager (Like Bill Belichick)?

trade to the Patriots and play for Belichick. In 2004, playing for the Patriots, Dillon rushed for 1,635 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, setting career highs and franchise records. Dillon played a major role in New England’s victory in... View Details
Keywords: by Boris Groysberg & Abhijit Naik; Sports
  • 19 Jun 2012
  • First Look

First Look: June 19

model that makes sense for retail operators without subsidy. Using a franchising model that relies on seasoned local entrepreneurs, communication technology that monitors flows and quality, payment technology that takes cash out of the... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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