Which Form of Franchising Is the Most Common Today

Which form of franchising is the most common today?

A) Franchising has become a very unpopular option and is used infrequently today.
B) A manufacturer authorizes a number of retail stores to sell a certain brand- name item.
C) A producer licenses distributors to sell a given product to retailers.
D) A distributor authorizes a producer to make and sell a given product to the ultimate consumer.
E) A franchisor supplies brand names, techniques, or other services instead of a complete product.