franchise

noun
UK: /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
US: /ˈfræntʃaɪz/

  1. A right or license granted to an individual or group to operate a business using another company's brand and system.

    1. I want to buy a burger franchise.
    2. The fast-food franchise is very popular in that part of the city.

  2. The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a specific area.

    1. She owns a franchise of a coffee shop.
    2. Our company is looking to expand its franchise operations into new markets.

  3. A team or league that is part of a professional sports organization.

    1. The football franchise is moving to a new city.
    2. Everyone in town supports the local baseball franchise wholeheartedly.

Synonyms

license permit privilege dealership right authorization
franchise verb

  1. To grant a franchise to someone.

    1. They plan to franchise their business.
    2. The company is looking to franchise its successful restaurant concept.

  2. To authorize or license something as a franchise.

    1. We want to franchise our brand internationally.
    2. The owner decided to franchise his business model after considerable success.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "franchise" in English means: A right or license granted to an individual or group to operate a business using another company's brand and system., The authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a specific area., A team or league that is part of a professional sports organization..

The phonetic transcription of "franchise" is /ˈfræntʃaɪz/ in British English and /ˈfræntʃaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "franchise": license, permit, privilege, dealership, right, authorization.

Example usage of "franchise": "I want to buy a burger franchise.". More examples on the page.