International expansion faces numerous constraints, notably, those stemming from language and culture. A modular approach to international franchising suggests a mechanism that might have made for a more successful outcome for the Polish operator in the accompanying case. By dividing the elements that constitute a restaurant concept into core items and peripheral items, the modular approach allows for both necessary consistency and necessary alterations. These core and peripheral elements fall into three general categories: operations, branding, and marketing.
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