Journal Article
Franchising like rabbits
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2007-09)
We see them, we patronize them, we don't know much about them: Franchises in the Ninth District.
Fedgazette , Volume 19 , Issue Sep , Pages 1-7

Journal Article
Franchisors R Us
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2007-09)
Every Ninth District state is home base to some franchisors, but Minnesota leads the district pack.
Fedgazette , Volume 19 , Issue Sep , Pages 8

Journal Article
The Wal-Mart effect: Poison or antidote for local communities?
Fitzgerald, Terry J.; Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-01)
The debate over Wal-Mart is a heated one. How can you tell whether the world?s largest retailer is good or bad for your community?
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jan , Pages 1-5

Journal Article
Franchise nation
Katz, Jane (1996-01)
Regional Review , Issue Win , Pages 6-11

Journal Article
The research literature on Wal-Mart: Some frowns, some smiley faces
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-01)
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jan , Pages 6-7

Journal Article
Wal-Mart in the Ninth District: Who, when and how
Wirtz, Ronald A. (2008-01)
Background on Wal-Mart in the Ninth District and explanation on the design of the fedgazette's research.
Fedgazette , Volume 20 , Issue Jan , Pages 8-9