Vol. 7 No. 01 (2026), FS
Vol. 7 No. 01 (2026)

BUSINESS EXPANSION: A LITERATURE REVIEW ON FRANCHISING AND BRAND LICENSING

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Published 27/01/2026
Jean Diego Weber dos Santos
Graduado em Arquitetura e Urbanismo pela Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA), com sólida formação técnica aplicada à gestão e ao desenvolvimento de projetos. Atua como autor de artigos profissionais e estudos de caso nas áreas de gestão, inovação e wellness, com publicações em revistas especializadas. Possui trajetória acadêmico-profissional marcada pela integração entre conhecimento técnico, produção intelectual aplicada e inovação multidisciplinar.
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Keywords

Business Expansion, Franchising, Brand Licensing, Growth Strategies, Internationalization.

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Diego Weber dos Santos, J. . (2026). BUSINESS EXPANSION: A LITERATURE REVIEW ON FRANCHISING AND BRAND LICENSING. Journal of Interdisciplinary Debates, 7(01), 26-39. https://doi.org/10.51249/jid.v7i01.2814
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Abstract

This article presents a literature review on business expansion strategies, with a special focus on the models of franchising and brand licensing. The analysis covers the main theories that support business expansion, including Agency Theory, Transaction Cost Theory, and the Uppsala Model of internationalization. The objective is to consolidate existing knowledge, identify the advantages and disadvantages of each model, and point out directions for future research. The review demonstrates that while franchising is a robust strategy for rapid market penetration and geographic growth with limited capital, brand licensing offers a flexible way to leverage brand value and intellectual property. The choice of the optimal strategy depends on a complex interaction between the company’s resources, market conditions, and long-term strategic objectives.

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