franchise
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/ˈfræntʃaɪz/
🇬🇧
/ˈfræntʃaɪz/
noun
C1
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.
C1
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.
R
The right to vote in elections.
The new law expanded the franchise to include all adults over 18.
R
A series of related movies, shows, or games featuring the same characters or world.
The superhero franchise continues to release new films every year.
verb
R
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.
translation
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.; A business that operates with permission from a larger company to sell its products or services.; The right to vote in elections.; A series of related movies, shows, or games featuring the same characters or world.
To give or sell permission to someone to operate a business using your brand and methods.
Word Forms
3rd Present
franchises
Past
franchised
Perfect
franchised
Progressive
franchising
Plural
franchises