Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of the home market and host market in the context of a multinational company like McDonald's?

a$.$

McDonald's, an American company, expanding its operations globally while maintaining a standardized menu and branding across all countries.

b$.$

McDonald's, an American company, acquiring local restaurants in foreign markets and rebranding them under the McDonald's name.

c$.$

McDonald's, an American company, offering a mix of standard and locally adapted menu and marketing strategies to cater to global and local preferences in countries where it operates.

d$.$

McDonald's, an American company, opening and operating restaurants in its home country, the United States.