Select Service Partner (SSP) Group Has Operations in 30 Countries

question 230

Multiple Choice

Select Service Partner (SSP) Group has operations in 30 countries involving food and beverage establishments, often in transit hubs such as airports and railway stations. SSP also operates Starbucks locations in airports in Finland, Sweden, and Norway. SSP pays Starbucks a royalty based on sales, as well as a fee for each store. In these instances, Starbucks is engaged in

• A) direct exporting.
• B) indirect exporting.
• C) contract manufacturing.
• D) foreign assembly.
• E) franchising.

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Definitions:

UCC

A thorough set of legal guidelines for the governance of commercial transactions in the United States is provided by the Uniform Commercial Code.

Clearinghouse Procedure

A process handled by a clearinghouse, which acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers in financial markets, ensuring the smooth execution of transactions.

Drawer Liability

Drawer liability pertains to the legal responsibility of the person who writes or signs a check or draft to ensure the availability of sufficient funds in the account for the amount specified for payment.

Wrongfully Dishonored

Refers to a situation where a financial institution unjustifiably refuses to pay or accept a negotiable instrument when properly presented.