Dontrell, the founder of the successful U$.$S$.$ fast$-$food chain Speedy Bites," is eager to expand his brand into Asia but lacks the necessary capital and is concerned about the potential risks due to his unfamiliarity with the Asian business landscape. Which of the following expansion routes would you advise him not to take?

Multiple Choice

allowing a Japanese company to open a Speedy Bites location in Tokyo, provided it pays a fee and shares profits with Dontrell

licensing the sale of specific food products in certain Asian fast$-$food establishments

exporting prepackaged food featuring his brand

establishing a wholly owned $13$th Speedy Bites location in Shanghai, China