Permission from a company to sell its goods or services in a specific area, or from a government to run a public service as a business.
The company lost its franchise to operate the local bus service.
該公司失去了營運當地公車服務的特許經營權。
A business that operates with permission from a larger company to sell its products or services.
They own a fast-food franchise in the city center.
他們在市中心擁有一家快餐特許經營店。
The right to vote in elections.
The new law expanded the franchise to include all adults over 18.
新法律將選舉權擴大到所有18歲以上的成年人。
A series of related movies, shows, or games featuring the same characters or world.
The superhero franchise continues to release new films every year.
這個超級英雄系列每年都在發布新電影。
To give or sell permission to someone to operate a business using your brand and methods.
The company decided to franchise its popular coffee shops to expand faster.
該公司決定將其受歡迎的咖啡店進行特許經營以更快擴張。