Answer:
The answer is: E) franchising.
Explanation:
Franchising is a type of business where a franchisor (owner of the franchise) that produces goods or services, expands his business activities through franchisees, which are affiliated local dealers or operators. Franchises are very common specially in the food industry (McDonald's, Burger King, Subway, Pizza Hut, etc.) but are also growing in other types of businesses (ReMax, 7 Eleven, UPS Store, etc.).