Conflict Aftermath: Dispute Resolution and Financial Performance in Franchising

Franchisor–franchisee relationships entail frequent disputes, some of which escalate to litigation. Yet, the filing of litigation does not represent the end of conflict management. Firms can still choose to de-escalate conflicts after the filing of litigation by choosing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. To date, the impact of post-litigation dispute resolution mechanisms on franchise systems’ financial performance has not been...