franchising
- present participle of franchise.
Example Sentences
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Jersey Mike’s founder, Peter Cancro, began working there at age 14, bought the business in 1975 and started franchising the chain in 1987.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the final minutes of the finale, Ebraheim calls Albert with the news that the franchising has begun.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
He is also franchising his intellectual property, creating other products such as a card game inspired by "Exquisite Corpses" while holding talks with video game developers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
The franchising company, which has a portfolio of restaurants with over 2,200 locations globally, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas on Monday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 27, 2026
Collective protest has been complicated by consolidation, franchising and acquisitions, making it ever more difficult to even figure out who to protest and how.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025