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   fran·chise

   /ˈfranˌ(t)SHīz/

   noun

   • 1. an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, e.g., providing a broadcasting service or acting as an agent for a company's products: "Toyota granted the group a franchise" Similar warrantcharterlicensepermitauthorizationpermissionsanctionconcessionprivilegeprerogativeseal of approval
   • ▪ a business or service given a franchise to operate: "fast-food franchises dot the roadside"
   • ▪ a general title or concept used for creating or marketing a series of products, typically films or television shows: "the Harry Potter franchise"
   • ▪ (chiefly in North America) an ownership structure in professional sports in which a league is limited to a fixed number of teams.
   • ▪ an authorization given by a league to own a sports team: North American "the two cities will be awarded franchises as the teams join the National League"
   • ▪ a professional sports team. informal North American
   • ▪ a star player in a team. informal North American
   • 2. the right to vote: "the franchise was limited to Estonian citizens"
   • ▪ the rights of citizenship: "the bishop's authority was deployed to extend the franchise of civilized Christian living" Similar suffragethe votethe right to votevoting rightsenfranchisementa voiceone's sayOpposite disenfranchisement

   verb

   • 1. grant a franchise to (an individual or group): "a franchised dealer"
   • ▪ grant a franchise for the sale of (goods) or the operation of (a service): "all the catering was franchised out"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a grant of legal immunity): from Old French, based on franc, franche ‘free’ (see frank1). franchise (sense 2 of the noun) dates from the late 18th century and franchise (sense 1 of the noun) from the 20th century.

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2. www.investopedia.com › terms › fWhat Is a Franchise, and How Does It Work? - Investopedia

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   Jun 30, 2024 · A franchise is a license that allows a franchisee to sell a product or service under a franchisor's name and brand. Learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and regulations of franchising, and see examples of popular franchises in different industries.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › franchiseFranchise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and legal implications of the word franchise, which can mean the right to vote, the right to market a company's goods or services, or a special privilege granted by the government. See also related words and articles on franchise.

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5. www.franchiseclues.com › franchise-101 › what-is-a-franchiseWhat Is A Franchise? How Does it Work?

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   Nov 7, 2023 · A franchise is a business arrangement where one party, the franchisor, grants another party, the franchisee, the rights to use its brand, business model, and support structure in exchange for a fee. Learn about the basics, regulations, types, and advantages and disadvantages of franchising.

6. www.franchise.org › faqs › basicsFranchising Definition & Meaning | Franchise Business Format

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   Franchising is a method of distributing products or services involving a franchisor and a franchisee. Learn about the types, benefits, challenges and legal aspects of franchising from Franchise.org, the leading resource for franchise information.

7. www.britannica.com › money › what-is-franchisingWhat Is Franchising & How Does It Work? | Britannica Money

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   A franchise is a business agreement in which a business (franchisor) grants another person or business (franchisee) the right to use its trademark brand and business systems in exchange for ongoing royalties and/or fees.

8. smallbiztrends.com › what-is-a-franchiseWhat Is a Franchise? - Small Business Trends

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   Feb 12, 2024 · A franchise is a business system that distributes products and services under a contractual relationship between a franchisor and a franchisee. Learn about the types, benefits, costs, and steps of franchising a business.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFRANCHISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of franchise in business, politics and films with Cambridge Dictionary. Find out how to use franchise as a noun or a verb, and see examples of franchise in sentences.