de Jong, A., Jiang, T. and Verwijmeren, P. (2011) Strategic debt in vertical relations: evidence from franchising. Journal of Retailing, 87(3), pp. 381-392. (doi: 10.1016/j.jretai.2010.12.002)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jretai.2010.12.002
Abstract
In this paper, we examine the strategic use of debt in franchise organizations. We focus on both the franchisee's and the franchisor's capital structures. The primary goal of this study is to examine whether franchisors impose limits on franchisees’ debt levels to be able to increase their own leverage. We find that the franchisor's leverage is significantly related to the maximum leverage allowed for the franchisee. As the franchisor sets an upper limit on the franchisee's debt ratio, the franchisor can raise more debt and therefore seizes tax benefits, since interest payments are tax deductible. We find that this effect is stronger in chains with larger fractions of franchised outlet
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Verwijmeren, Professor Patrick |
| Authors: | de Jong, A., Jiang, T., and Verwijmeren, P. |
| College/School: | College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Accounting and Finance |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Retailing |
| ISSN (Online): | 0022-4359 |
| Published Online: | 26 January 2011 |
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