franchise
noun
a privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government.
franchises
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pluralof franchise.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof franchise (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
franchisenouna privilege of a public nature conferred on an individual, group, or company by a government.
Example Sentences
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The upheaval underscores how L.A. franchises have become billion-dollar assets in a high-stakes arms race, in which owners chase media money, luxury arenas and global clout as fiercely as championships.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
His iconic voice and facial expressions saw him star in both the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, helping to spawn a generation of global sci-fi fans.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Skydance also allocated $40 billion to other intangible assets, such as affiliate relationships, franchises and brands like HBO and TNT.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
Arnold also would take aim at owners of sports franchises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
They all worked at bottom-rung jobs in “big-box” superstores and fast- food franchises for $7 an hour.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
