1. the right or license granted by a company to an individual or group to market its products or services in a specific territory
Usage: business
2. a business that operates under such a license
Usage: business
3. the right to vote in public elections
Usage: political

1. to grant a franchise to someone
Usage: business

Examples

• She opened a McDonald’s franchise in her hometown.
• The fast-food franchise has locations in over 30 countries.
• Women fought for decades to gain the franchise.
• The baseball franchise was sold to new owners last year.
• The company decided to franchise its successful restaurant concept.
• He bought a franchise agreement for the popular coffee chain.
• Universal suffrage extended the franchise to all adult citizens.