Definitions for Franchise
ˈfræn tʃaɪzfran·chise

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. franchisenoun

   an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

2. franchise, dealershipnoun

   a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area

3. franchise, enfranchisementverb

   a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

4. franchiseverb

   grant a franchise to

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. FRANCHISEnoun

   Etymology: franchise, French.

   1. Exemption from any onerous duty.2. Privilege; immunity; right granted.

   They granted them markets, and other franchises, and erected corporate towns among them. John Davies, on Ireland.

   His gracious edict the same franchise yields
   To all the wild increase of woods and fields. Dryden.

   3. District; extent of jurisdiction.

   There are other privileges granted unto most of the corporations, that they shall not be travelled forth of their own franchises. Edmund Spenser, State of Ireland.

2. To Franchiseverb

   To enfranchise; to make free; to keep free.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   I lose no honour
   In seeking to augment it; but still keep
   My bosom franchis’d, and allegiance clear. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

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1. franchise

   A franchise is a business model in which an individual or a company (the franchisee) is legally authorized to operate a business under the brand name, trademarks, and business strategies of an established company (the franchisor), in exchange for an initial fee and ongoing royalties or fees. This allows the franchisee to benefit from the franchisor's proven business model, reputation, marketing, and support. Common examples of franchises include fast-food chains, convenience stores, and fitness centers.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Franchiseadjective

   exemption from constraint or oppression; freedom; liberty

2. Franchiseadjective

   a particular privilege conferred by grant from a sovereign or a government, and vested in individuals; an imunity or exemption from ordinary jurisdiction; a constitutional or statutory right or privilege, esp. the right to vote

3. Franchiseadjective

   the district or jurisdiction to which a particular privilege extends; the limits of an immunity; hence, an asylum or sanctuary

4. Franchiseadjective

   magnanimity; generosity; liberality; frankness; nobility

5. Franchiseverb

   to make free; to enfranchise; to give liberty to

6. Etymology: [F., fr. franc, fem. franche, free. See Frank, a.]

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1. Franchise

   Franchise is a science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov. It first appeared in the August 1955 issue of the magazine If: Worlds of Science Fiction, and was reprinted in the collections Earth Is Room Enough and Robot Dreams. It is one of a loosely connected series of stories concerning a fictional computer called Multivac. It is the first story in which Asimov dealt with computers as computers and not as immobile robots.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Franchise

   fran′chiz, or -chīz, n. liberty: a privilege or exemption belonging to a subject by prescription or conferred by grant: the right of voting for a member of Parliament.—v.t. to enfranchise: to give one the franchise.—ns. Fran′chisement (Spens.), freedom, release; Fran′chiser, one who has the franchise. [O. Fr., from franc, free.]

Matched Categories

1. • Business
   • Commerce
   • Concession
   • License

How to pronounce Franchise?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Franchise in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Franchise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Franchise in a Sentence

1. Mike Layman:

   It has led to a doubling of litigation against franchise brands, both the franchisor and franchisee are part of a very healthy ecosystem in today's economy. They can both breathe a little easier knowing that they won't be held responsible for the actions of a business partner.

2. Scott Laughton:

   It was pretty important for me to have that security, i really believe in this franchise and the people around it, so I want to be a part of something here where we can do something special, and having that term is part of that.

3. Jason Damata:

   The pain is really coming from taking a franchise off the table and all the things that come with it, roseanne.

4. Bob Dorfman:

   The fight should've happened five years ago, when these two boxers were in their prime, when this could've developed into an (ongoing) rivalry, that it could've been some sort of a franchise that could've built (interest in) the sport.

5. Jacques Gabillon:

   The investment in Metro was never part of Goldman Sachs' core franchise and has not been integrated into our commodities market making activities.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Franchise
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Franchise
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Franchise
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Franchise
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Franchise