franchise — a business that has been given permission to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a business that has been given permission to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/
Example Sentences
- He bought a pizza franchise and now spends his days arguing with teenagers about extra cheese.
- The company's franchise system allows small business owners to benefit from an established brand.
- She decided to franchise her successful bakery concept after people kept asking for the secret recipe.
franchise
NOUN[/ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/]
a business that has been given permission to sell a company's products in a particular area using the company's name
A new franchise burger shop opens with the same logo as thousands worldwide.
This franchise tries to advertise in disguise!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'franchise' meaning freedom or exemption, derived from 'franc' meaning free or frank. The word entered English in the 14th century and originally referred to a right or privilege granted by a ruler.
Breakdown
franc- (free) + -ise/-ize (verb suffix) = to grant freedom or privilege; later applied to the modern business model of granting permission to operate under a brand name
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📝Examples
“He bought a pizza franchise and now spends his days arguing with teenagers about extra cheese.”
“The company's franchise system allows small business owners to benefit from an established brand.”
“She decided to franchise her successful bakery concept after people kept asking for the secret recipe.”
“The movie franchise has made so much money that they're probably planning a sequel about making sequels.”
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