Franchises

/ˈfræn.tʃaɪ.zɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Legal authorization granted by a franchisor to a franchisee to conduct business under the franchisor's trademark and system.
    The company expanded rapidly through numerous franchises across the country.

Forms

  • franchise

Commentary

The term 'franchises' is the plural of 'franchise'; definitions focus on the substantive singular form as the core legal concept.

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