Abstract Title: The Strategic and Not So Strategic Evolution of Franchise Ownership Patterns. A Study of Optimal Proportions.

Christos Kelepouris is an Assistant Professor of Law and Management at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Christos has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level in United States and abroad, and has held numerous leadership positions including Chief Policy Officer.

Christos earned his Juris Doctorate (JD) from Florida International University, and an Executive Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law from Boston University. Besides his law degrees, Christos also holds a Master’s in Strategic Management from Indiana University, Bloomington, a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development & Finance from the University of Southern California, a DBA from the Fox School of Business, and earned his Bachelor’s in International Business and Management from Northwood University.