fran
chise
Plural
franchises
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a legal or contractual permission granted by a company to an individual or group, allowing them to market, sell, or distribute its products or services within a defined territory
- The company granted him a franchise to operate in the northern region.
- She applied for a franchise to sell luxury cosmetics in her city.
- The franchise gave him exclusive rights to distribute the brand's beverages locally.
- Without a valid franchise, he couldn't legally use the company's logo or recipes.
- The franchise was limited to a five-year term and required annual renewal.
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a legal entitlement given by a government, often referring to the right to participate in democratic processes such as voting
- The civil rights movement fought to protect every citizen's franchise.
- Women gained the franchise in many countries during the early 20th century.
- The new law expanded the franchise to younger voters.
- Denying the franchise based on race or gender is unconstitutional.
- The franchise is a cornerstone of democratic society.
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a commercial enterprise that functions under an agreement, using the branding, systems, and products of an established company
- He opened a franchise of a well-known pizza chain downtown.
- The franchise employs over 30 staff and serves hundreds of customers daily.
- She owns three franchise locations across the state, all offering identical menus.
- The franchise follows strict operational guidelines set by the parent company.
- Their franchise has become one of the top-performing outlets in the region.
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a set of related movies, novels, or other creative works that portray the same character or characters across multiple installments, often in different settings or situations, forming a unified narrative or brand
A franchise refers to a series of related films, TV shows, books, or other media products that are connected through common characters, settings, or themes. This series is often created by the same company or group and is built around a central concept or story that can be expanded into multiple installments. Franchises typically include sequels, prequels, spin-offs, and merchandise, and are designed to capitalize on the success of the original work by continuing to engage audiences with new content.
- The superhero franchise spans over a dozen films and several spin-off series.
- She's writing a new installment in her bestselling fantasy franchise.
- The franchise has expanded into video games, merchandise, and theme park attractions.
- Fans eagerly await the next chapter in the sci-fi franchise.
- The studio rebooted the franchise with a fresh cast and storyline.