Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense franchises, present participle franchising, past tense, past participle franchised
1. countable noun [oft noun NOUN, NOUN noun]
A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or services or to take part in an activity which the organization controls.
[business]
...fast-food franchises.
...the franchise to build and operate the tunnel.
Talk to other franchise holders and ask them what they think of the parent company.
Synonyms: authorization, right, permit, licence More Synonyms of franchise
2. verb
If a company franchises its business, it sells franchises to other companies, allowing them to sell its goodsor services.
[business]
She has recently franchised her business. [VERB noun]
It takes hundreds of thousands of dollars to get into the franchised pizza business. [VERB-ed]
franchisinguncountable noun
An important aspect of franchising is the reduced risk of business failure it offersto franchisees.
3. uncountable noun [oft theNOUN]
Franchise is the right to vote in an election, especially one in which people elect a parliament.
...the introduction of universal franchise.
The 1867 Reform Act extended the franchise to much of the male working class.
Synonyms: vote, voting rights, suffrage, enfranchisement More Synonyms of franchise
franchise in British English
(ˈfræntʃaɪz)
noun
1. the franchise
2.
any exemption, privilege, or right granted to an individual or group by a public authority, such as the right to use public property for a business
3. business
a.
authorization granted by a manufacturing or entertainment enterprise to market its products
b.
an organization that holds such an authorization
4.
the full rights of citizenship
5.
a film, video game, etc that is or has the potential to be part of a series and lends itself to merchandising
6.
(in marine insurance) a sum or percentage stated in a policy, below which the insurer disclaims all liability
verb
7. (transitive) business, mainly US and Canadian
to grant (a person, firm, etc) a franchise
8. an obsolete word for enfranchise
Derived forms
franchisee (ˈfranchiˌsee)
noun
franchiser (ˈfranchiser) or franchisor (ˈfranchisor)
noun
franchisement (ˈfræntʃɪzmənt)
noun
Word origin
C13: from Old French, from franchir to set free, from franc free; see frank
franchise in American English
(ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz)
noun
1. Archaic
freedom from some restriction, servitude, etc.
2.
any special right, privilege, or exemption granted by the government, as to be a corporation, operate a public utility, etc.
3.
the right to vote; suffrage
usually preceded by the
4.
a.
the right to market a product or provide a service, often exclusive for a specified area, as granted by a manufacturer or company
b.
a business granted such a right
5. US
a.
the right to own a member team as granted by a league in certain professional sports
b.
such a member team
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈfranˌchised or ˈfranˌchising
6.
to grant a franchise to
adjective
7.
designating a player on a professional team who is regarded as being essential to that team's success
Word origin
ME < OFr < franc, free: see frank1
franchise in Insurance
(fræntʃaɪz)
Word forms: (regular plural) franchises
noun
(Insurance: Commercial insurance)
In marine insurance, a franchise is a sum or percentage stated in a policy, below which the insurer does not haveliability.
Any loss below the franchise is met in its entirety by the insured.
A franchise is not a deductible percentage, but is the amount the claim must reach before thepartial loss from a peril insured against is paid.
In marine insurance, a franchise is a sum or percentage stated in a policy, below which the insurer does not haveliability.
franchise in Retail
(fræntʃaɪz)
Word forms: (regular plural) franchises
noun
(Retail: Outlets)
A franchise is a type of retail business in which an individual or group is granted the right to market a company'sgoods or services within a certain territory or location.
Many fast-food companies operate franchises.
The major alternative to the continued expansion of the retail chain is the franchise concept in which an individual entrepreneur operates a business in conjunction witha network of suppliers.
A franchise is a type of retail business in which an individual or group is granted the rightto market a company's goods or services within a certain territory or location.
Examples of 'franchise' in a sentence
franchise
It seems an odd film (and franchise?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The ability to sell a franchise is in the licence conditions and the transport secretary will formally sign off on the deal within the month.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
That rare thing: a third part in a franchise that's better than the others.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
That's a combination of very successful sequels, franchise films and new independent films as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
In the longer term, it is aiming to find a Chinese franchise partner.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is largely because of the convoluted history of the ownership of the rights to the franchise.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The new measure could also be written into future franchise deals between the government and rail companies.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It now runs just one small rail franchise.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She is now taking it a step further by franchising her business.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Passenger consultation must be an essential part of rail franchise negotiations.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Decide whether to trade independently or take a franchise.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Western classic with buckets of franchise potential.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Or whether franchising your existing business might be the ideal way to expand it?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Having the right franchise partner is crucial as they bring the knowledge to ensure the right site selection.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
No one at the franchise complained.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was studying business parttime to help with his fast-food franchise.
The Sun (2016)
This is franchise football - get used to it.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The controversy centres on the company 's franchise system.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Instead, he saw the potential of franchising.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I borrowed the money from a friend but told him it was to buy a fast-food franchise.
The Sun (2015)
It's smart trying to mix it up a bit and maintain the franchise and still get to do a picture that turns you on.
The Sun (2010)
Once it is built, the Government can claw back some of the cost by selling the franchise.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With the exception of three recently opened flagship stores in the US, the rest are run by franchise partners.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
franchise
British English: franchise NOUN
A franchise is an authority that is given by an organization to someone, allowing them to sell its goods or services.
...fast-food franchises.
American English: franchise
Brazilian Portuguese: franquia
Chinese: > 特许经营权公司授予某人的
European Spanish: franquicia
French: franchise
German: Franchise
Italian: concessione
Japanese: フランチャイズ
Korean: 체인점 영업권
European Portuguese: franquia
Latin American Spanish: franquicia
Chinese translation of 'franchise'
franchise
(ˈfræntʃaɪz)
n(c)
(Comm) 特许(許)经(經)营(營) (tèxǔ jīngyíng)
(Pol) 选(選)举(舉)权(權) (xuǎnjǔquán)
vt
(Comm) 授予 ... 特许(許)权(權) (shòuyǔ ... tèxǔquán)
1 (noun)
Definition
authorization granted to a distributor to sell a company's goods
the franchise to build and operate the tunnel
Synonyms
authorization
a request for authorization to use military force
right
a woman's right to choose
permit
He has to apply for a permit before looking for a job.
licence
Fiction gives her licence to go where the traditional biographer would not dare to tread.
charter
In Britain, city status is granted by royal charter.
privilege
The ancient powers and privileges of the House of Commons.
prerogative
I thought it was a woman's prerogative to change her mind?
2 (noun)
Definition
the right to vote, esp. for a member of parliament
the introduction of universal franchise
Synonyms
vote
Before that, women did not even have the vote.
voting rights
suffrage
the women's suffrage movement
enfranchisement
Additional synonyms
in the sense of charter
Definition
a formal document granting or demanding certain rights or liberties
In Britain, city status is granted by royal charter.
Synonyms
document,
right,
contract,
bond,
permit,
licence,
concession,
privilege,
franchise,
deed,
prerogative,
indenture
in the sense of licence
Definition
formal permission or exemption
Fiction gives her licence to go where the traditional biographer would not dare to tread.
Synonyms
permission,
the right,
authority,
leave,
sanction,
liberty,
privilege,
immunity,
entitlement,
exemption,
prerogative,
authorization,
dispensation,
a free hand,
carte blanche,
blank cheque
in the sense of permit
Definition
an official document granting permission to do something
He has to apply for a permit before looking for a job.
Synonyms
licence,
pass,
document,
certificate,
passport,
visa,
warrant,
authorization
Synonyms of 'franchise'
franchise
Explore 'franchise' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of prerogative
Definition
a special privilege or right
I thought it was a woman's prerogative to change her mind?
Synonyms
right,
choice,
claim,
authority,
title,
due,
advantage,
sanction,
liberty,
privilege,
immunity,
exemption,
birthright,
droit,
perquisite
in the sense of privilege
Definition
a benefit or advantage granted only to certain people
The ancient powers and privileges of the House of Commons.
Synonyms
right,
benefit,
due,
advantage,
claim,
freedom,
sanction,
liberty,
concession,
franchise,
entitlement,
prerogative,
birthright
in the sense of right
Definition
a freedom or power that is morally or legally due to a person