Franchise
noun
A right given to a person or group to sell a company's goods or services in a certain area.
She owns a fast food franchise in the city center.
Often appears as...
- own a franchise
- buy a franchise
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Formal
Business
noun
A system where a popular brand allows others to sell its products, for a fee.
McDonald's is one of the most successful franchises in the world.
Often appears as...
- successful franchise
- business franchise
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Business
noun
In sports, a team that is a member of a professional league.
He plays for a NBA franchise based in Los Angeles.
Often appears as...
- sport franchise
- franchise player
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Sports
noun
A series of films, books or television shows that all involve the same characters or themes.
The Harry Potter franchise includes books, movies, and merchandise.
Often appears as...
- movie franchise
- franchise installment
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Approving
Media
noun
The right to vote in public elections.
The women's suffrage movement fought for female franchise.
Often appears as...
- women's franchise
- universal franchise
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Political
noun
A right given to a person or group to sell a company's goods or services in a certain area.
She owns a fast food franchise in the city center.
Often appears as...
- own a franchise
- buy a franchise
Usage tips
Formal
Business
noun
A system where a popular brand allows others to sell its products, for a fee.
McDonald's is one of the most successful franchises in the world.
Often appears as...
- successful franchise
- business franchise
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Business
noun
In sports, a team that is a member of a professional league.
He plays for a NBA franchise based in Los Angeles.
Often appears as...
- sport franchise
- franchise player
Usage tips
Sports
noun
A series of films, books or television shows that all involve the same characters or themes.
The Harry Potter franchise includes books, movies, and merchandise.
Often appears as...
- movie franchise
- franchise installment
Usage tips
Approving
Media
noun
The right to vote in public elections.
The women's suffrage movement fought for female franchise.
Often appears as...
- women's franchise
- universal franchise
Usage tips
Formal, Approving
Political
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Exclusive Territory
A franchise often provides exclusive rights to operate in a specific area, preventing others from selling the same brand there.
Her coffee shop franchise gives her exclusive rights in the downtown area.
Pro Tip 2/2Initial Investment
Buying a franchise usually requires an initial fee plus ongoing royalties to the franchisor.
He paid a large initial fee for his restaurant franchise.
Pro Tip 1/2Exclusive Territory
A franchise often provides exclusive rights to operate in a specific area, preventing others from selling the same brand there.
Her coffee shop franchise gives her exclusive rights in the downtown area.
Pro Tip 2/2Initial Investment
Buying a franchise usually requires an initial fee plus ongoing royalties to the franchisor.
He paid a large initial fee for his restaurant franchise.
Pro Tip 1/2Exclusive Territory
A franchise often provides exclusive rights to operate in a specific area, preventing others from selling the same brand there.
Her coffee shop franchise gives her exclusive rights in the downtown area.
Pro Tip 2/2Initial Investment
Buying a franchise usually requires an initial fee plus ongoing royalties to the franchisor.
He paid a large initial fee for his restaurant franchise.
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Why are we happy? Why...
Harry S. Langerman uttered these words. He's somebody you might have known but didn't, because in 1949, he read a little article in the paper about a hamburger stand owned by these two brothers named McDonald. And he thought, "That's a really neat idea!" So he went to find them. They said, "We can give you a franchise on this for 3,000 bucks."
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Why nations should...
You know, we just celebrated, this year, our general elections, the biggest exercise in democratic franchise in human history. And the next one will be even bigger, because our voting population keeps growing by 20 million a year. But, the fact is that the last elections, five years ago, gave the world extraordinary phenomenon
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Keeping the Gym in Shape...
goals and franchise and they were doing well they seemed to be a progressive company my friend had a gym we would help him run it and we thought that was pretty easy we wanted a pool we wanted a big workout floor this is the facility that had it we looked at it and said this is gonna be really profitable if we
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The surprising science...
these words and he's somebody you might have known but because in 1949 he read a little article in the paper about a hamburger stand owned by these two brothers named McDonald's and he thought that's a really neat idea so he went to find them they said we'd give you a franchise on
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The freakonomics of...
But the thing that really makes the gang seem like McDonald's is its franchisees. The guys who are running the local gangs -- the four-square-block by four-square-block areas -- they're just like the guys, in some sense, who are running the McDonald's. They are the entrepreneurs.
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Restoring a lost sense...
support overheard go to natgeo.com explore more to subscribe and if you want to learn more about this story and cynthia's other reporting on the science of touch take a look at our feature article or check out our article on real science inspired by the star wars franchise
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Technology makes way for...
use so you can't actually see it but actually it occurs the government is deeply involved in a particular set of decisions in terms of business it has its fingers in the pot now what you have in Africa is a kind of monopoly franchise capitalism so I get given the
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Entrepreneurs come from...
best idea of all they were gonna rival Disney World and open a table and she amusement park I thought they were smoking dope all right here we are five years later they have a hundred and seventy five franchisees five company owner I'm just waiting for
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The Real Origin of the...
to open McDonald's, that they'd run as operators, with an ownership state. Very different than the business model where Mom and Pop stores have full ownership, but no similar support. All the examples in my opening question are a franchise operation.
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Shaffi Mather: A new way...
and franchise physical offices, for a fee, to serve anyone confronted with a demand for a bribe. The target market is as tempting as it can get. It can be worth up to one trillion dollars, being paid in bribes every year,
Video examples
Why are we happy? Why...
Harry S. Langerman uttered these words. He's somebody you might have known but didn't, because in 1949, he read a little article in the paper about a hamburger stand owned by these two brothers named McDonald. And he thought, "That's a really neat idea!" So he went to find them. They said, "We can give you a franchise on this for 3,000 bucks."
Video examples
Why nations should...
You know, we just celebrated, this year, our general elections, the biggest exercise in democratic franchise in human history. And the next one will be even bigger, because our voting population keeps growing by 20 million a year. But, the fact is that the last elections, five years ago, gave the world extraordinary phenomenon
Video examples
Keeping the Gym in Shape...
goals and franchise and they were doing well they seemed to be a progressive company my friend had a gym we would help him run it and we thought that was pretty easy we wanted a pool we wanted a big workout floor this is the facility that had it we looked at it and said this is gonna be really profitable if we
Video examples
The surprising science...
these words and he's somebody you might have known but because in 1949 he read a little article in the paper about a hamburger stand owned by these two brothers named McDonald's and he thought that's a really neat idea so he went to find them they said we'd give you a franchise on
Video examples
The freakonomics of...
But the thing that really makes the gang seem like McDonald's is its franchisees. The guys who are running the local gangs -- the four-square-block by four-square-block areas -- they're just like the guys, in some sense, who are running the McDonald's. They are the entrepreneurs.
Video examples
Restoring a lost sense...
support overheard go to natgeo.com explore more to subscribe and if you want to learn more about this story and cynthia's other reporting on the science of touch take a look at our feature article or check out our article on real science inspired by the star wars franchise
Video examples
Technology makes way for...
use so you can't actually see it but actually it occurs the government is deeply involved in a particular set of decisions in terms of business it has its fingers in the pot now what you have in Africa is a kind of monopoly franchise capitalism so I get given the
Video examples
Entrepreneurs come from...
best idea of all they were gonna rival Disney World and open a table and she amusement park I thought they were smoking dope all right here we are five years later they have a hundred and seventy five franchisees five company owner I'm just waiting for
Video examples
The Real Origin of the...
to open McDonald's, that they'd run as operators, with an ownership state. Very different than the business model where Mom and Pop stores have full ownership, but no similar support. All the examples in my opening question are a franchise operation.
Video examples
Shaffi Mather: A new way...
and franchise physical offices, for a fee, to serve anyone confronted with a demand for a bribe. The target market is as tempting as it can get. It can be worth up to one trillion dollars, being paid in bribes every year,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jason Statham
British Actor
A franchise is dictated on the success of doing one film right, so if you can get it done correctly, you've got a chance of something else, but sometimes it just doesn't work that way. Ideally, it's insurance for the future; if you can do something, if you can find a character that people really do like, then you're very lucky.
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James Wan
Australian Producer
Fast and Furious' is the only franchise that I've directed that I did not create from scratch. So it definitely was an eye-opening experience for me coming to that world. I had to be respectful of the roles that had been established by the filmmakers before me, and I was cool with that.
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Terry Pratchett
English Author
The thing is, 'Discworld' had been going on for a very long time, and I've written children's books as well. Usually when people have a really big series they franchise it, which I thought is a bit of a no-no, so I thought what I'd do is I'd franchise it to myself.
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Gary Bettman
American Businessman
What you want to do, particularly when you're dealing with a professional sports league and franchises and people's passionate commitment to the game and for the team they root for is, it has to be sustainable.
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Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
I'm a great pass catcher. I'm excellent in pass protection, which is the most important thing. You can't play, you can't get on the field if you don't protect that franchise quarterback.
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Jeff Van Gundy
American Coach
There are franchise players to build around that have championship-level talent, skill, basketball IQ, and character - it's hard to find those guys. Those guys are rare.
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Jack Reynor
Irish Actor
In terms of doing another franchise after 'Transformers,' I don't know if that would be best for me. I'm really happy to inhabit the world of independent film.
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Jerry Yang
American Businessman
Not only does Yahoo! have a unique franchise, it increasingly has industry-leading tools, technology and, most importantly, people.
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Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
Playing for CSK, one of the best franchises in the world, I've to show people how much I love and respect this team.
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Greg Brenneman
American Businessman
There's nothing magic about working with franchisees. What you have to do is help them improve their business.
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Jason Statham
British Actor
A franchise is dictated on the success of doing one film right, so if you can get it done correctly, you've got a chance of something else, but sometimes it just doesn't work that way. Ideally, it's insurance for the future; if you can do something, if you can find a character that people really do like, then you're very lucky.
Quote examples
James Wan
Australian Producer
Fast and Furious' is the only franchise that I've directed that I did not create from scratch. So it definitely was an eye-opening experience for me coming to that world. I had to be respectful of the roles that had been established by the filmmakers before me, and I was cool with that.
Quote examples
Terry Pratchett
English Author
The thing is, 'Discworld' had been going on for a very long time, and I've written children's books as well. Usually when people have a really big series they franchise it, which I thought is a bit of a no-no, so I thought what I'd do is I'd franchise it to myself.
Quote examples
Gary Bettman
American Businessman
What you want to do, particularly when you're dealing with a professional sports league and franchises and people's passionate commitment to the game and for the team they root for is, it has to be sustainable.
Quote examples
Ezekiel Elliott
American Athlete
I'm a great pass catcher. I'm excellent in pass protection, which is the most important thing. You can't play, you can't get on the field if you don't protect that franchise quarterback.
Quote examples
Jeff Van Gundy
American Coach
There are franchise players to build around that have championship-level talent, skill, basketball IQ, and character - it's hard to find those guys. Those guys are rare.
Quote examples
Jack Reynor
Irish Actor
In terms of doing another franchise after 'Transformers,' I don't know if that would be best for me. I'm really happy to inhabit the world of independent film.
Quote examples
Jerry Yang
American Businessman
Not only does Yahoo! have a unique franchise, it increasingly has industry-leading tools, technology and, most importantly, people.
Quote examples
Imran Tahir
Pakistani Athlete
Playing for CSK, one of the best franchises in the world, I've to show people how much I love and respect this team.
Quote examples
Greg Brenneman
American Businessman
There's nothing magic about working with franchisees. What you have to do is help them improve their business.
Example 1 of 10
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