BLT is a sandwich chain based in Boston. Word-of-mouth popularity opened up the market and the company is now opening branches in New Jersey and Connecticut as well. The company sources all its raw materials locally and makes it a point to use sustainable practices. Which of the following actions would make BLT a multinational company?
A) It begins stocking organic foods produced by local farms.
B) It distributes artisanal chocolate produced by a South African firm.
C) It licenses a fast-food chain in England to use its brand name.
D) It diversifies its product lineup to include different types of foods.
E) It begins selling cheeses imported from France.

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Licensing a fast-food chain in England to use its brand name would make BLT a multinational company as it would be expanding its business operations to a foreign country. The other options involve sourcing materials locally or introducing new products, but do not necessarily involve international expansion.

BLT Is a Sandwich Chain Based in Boston