In retailing, the influence of franchising is reflected in the fact that

a. franchised outlets currently account for approximately 35 percent of sales.
b. by the turn of the century, franchised outlets will account for approximately 50 percent of all retail sales.
c. by the turn of the century, franchised outlets will have approximately $1 trillion in sales.
d. all of the above.
e. none of the above.

d