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(a) Partnership and franchising can be considered as great strategies for growth for a company. A strategic business franchising is helpful for a long-term business relationship, which is focused to keep customers. Pros of partnership are that there are greater expertise and depths involved, another new perspective can be considered while making important business decision. There will be a reduced financial burden for partnership business. The other pros involve fewer tax forms, and less paperwork. The financial contribution will be shared with partners (Hill & Hult, 2020).