Franchise Education

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Dr. Kelepouris has demonstrated remarkable innovation and leadership in his academic roles. As Department Chair of Management, Entrepreneurship, and Franchising, combined with his previous position as Associate Director of the Titus Center for Franchising, he spearheaded the creation of the first undergraduate major globally dedicated to entrepreneurship and franchising. This pioneering program highlights his commitment to preparing students for careers in an evolving business landscape.

An experienced franchise researcher and consultant, Dr. Kelepouris specializes in international expansion and emerging markets, leveraging his expertise to guide businesses in navigating complex global environments. His work bridges academia and industry, fostering impactful connections that drive strategic growth and development in franchising worldwide.

Franchise Publications

• The Strategic or Not-So-Strategic Evolution of Franchise Ownership Patterns – A Study of Optimal Proportions 
• Hey, Emerging Franchisor! How Does Franchising Get Its Sexy Back? 
•  Filling the Gap: Enhancing Business Education for Tomorrow’s Business Owners (Accepted, not yet published)
• Capital Structure and the Franchise Decision: A Knightian View. (Submitted for publication)
• Franchisor Influencer Marketing: Uncovering Key Themes and Strategic Considerations. (Submitted for Publication)
• Navigating the Franchise Balance: Exploring Agency Theory and Resource Constraint Theory in Franchise Distribution. (Submitted for Publication)
• Assessing the Impact of Franchise Training Programs: A Quantitative Analysis of Participant Perceptions and Construct Validity. (Submitted for Publication)
• Organizational Resilience in Franchising: An Exploratory Examination of Adaptability and Standardization. (In progress)
• Franchisee Orientation Traits. (In progress)

Published Cases Studies

• Shift and Pivot or Stay the Course? An Emerging/Re-emerging Franchise Strategy 
• Learning From the Largest: Franchising in Emerging Markets – Case Study 
• Get Simple Box - a contained case
• Franchise Or Not To Franchise? Sage Business Cases (Accepted, not yet published)
• Navigating Expansion Challenges: A Franchisor's Dilemma in High-End Car Detailing. Sage Business Cases (Accepted, not yet published)