As for joining, I have looked for it. There is a saying that Watsons is not promoted by joining, and second-and third-tier cities can be eaten by their own companies.
The original text is as follows:
At present, Watsons does not develop franchise stores at all, nor does it intend to do so. The owner has enough strength to develop it by himself! There is no such plan at present in the first-class and central cities! Even potential second-and third-tier cities can eat by themselves! Because logistics and management can be done well! It's not that difficult for the time being! Why doesn't Watsons shop in franchise development? Everton (Managing Director, Watsons Personal Care Store, China): Joining the development store can really accelerate the development, but the speed of development is not the only thing we seek. We have higher expectations for Watson's brand.