A Franchise Is a Method of Doing Business in Which

A franchise is a method of doing business in which ________.

A) an entrepreneur sets up and manages a small business based on an innovative idea or product
B) a company's products or services are sold to independent third-party operators under the company's name
C) a company buys ownership of another company and absorbs its employees and customer base into its own structure
D) a business is able to achieve rapid sales growth in the service sector due to taking advantage of many advertising opportunities