...Cecilia Pasquinelli; Mariapina Trunfio; Simona Rossi Purpose This study aims to frame the authenticity–standardisation relationship in international gastronomy retailing and explores how and to what extent the food place of origin and the urban context in which the gastronomy stores are located...

... managers in understanding the potential effects of implementing such systems. Originality/value – The discussion about logistics and food traceability has in part revolved around implementation of RFID technology and standardised approaches for handling information to preserve food quality and safety...

... Japan Prices Franchising Fast food Market share Standardisation Japan was hard hit by the recession of the late twentieth century. In Tokyo alone, several dozen Arby’s restaurants closed down. McDonald’s, with 1,000 restaurants across Japan, was determined to survive in that country...