Study goals
This article has the objective to analysis the academic production about franchises in the periodicals based on SPELL database (Scientific Periodicals Electronic Library) from 1993 to 2019.
Relevance / originality
With this analysis it was possible to draw an overview of the publications in relation to the authors, journals, theories used, main research approaches and to understand the state of the art of the theme.
Methodology / approach
This is a descriptive, quantitative study, with a bibliometric application of 98 articles
Main results
The study contributes to the understanding of the scenario and the paths used in the research on franchises in Brazil.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Collaborate so that researchers identify possible research gaps and carry out future studies on the topic of franchising.
Social / management contributions
Identify the study of an important phenomenon for the country and its social and
economic aspects.