franchise
A franchise is a type of business where a person pays to use a famous company's name and sell its products. It can also refer to a series of movies or books that use the same characters and world.
Examples
3 of 5I want to open a fast-food franchise in my home town.
I want to open a fast-food franchise in my home town.
The corporation granted a new franchise to the local business owner.
The corporation granted a new franchise to the local business owner.
Which movie franchise do you like more, Star Wars or Marvel?
Which movie franchise do you like more, Star Wars or Marvel?
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'French' fries. Most famous French fries are sold at a fast-food franchise like McDonald's.
Quick Quiz
The owner decided to buy a ______ because the brand was already famous.
Correct!
The correct answer is: franchise
Examples
I want to open a fast-food franchise in my home town.
everydayI want to open a fast-food franchise in my home town.
The corporation granted a new franchise to the local business owner.
formalThe corporation granted a new franchise to the local business owner.
Which movie franchise do you like more, Star Wars or Marvel?
informalWhich movie franchise do you like more, Star Wars or Marvel?
The researchers analyzed the economic impact of the global franchise model.
academicThe researchers analyzed the economic impact of the global franchise model.
Our company is looking to expand by selling more franchise units next year.
businessOur company is looking to expand by selling more franchise units next year.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
franchise player
the most important person in a team or group
media franchise
a collection of related media like movies and games
franchise agreement
the legal contract for a franchise
Often Confused With
A branch is owned by the main company, but a franchise is owned by an individual person using the company's name.
Usage Notes
Use 'franchise' when talking about businesses like McDonald's or Subway where many people own different locations of the same brand. It is also the standard word for series of movies like Harry Potter.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'franchise' with 'shop'. While a franchise is a shop, 'franchise' specifically refers to the right to use a brand name.
Memory Tip
Think of 'French' fries. Most famous French fries are sold at a fast-food franchise like McDonald's.
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'franchise', which means 'liberty' or 'freedom'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Franchising is a very popular way to start a business in the United States and the UK.
Quick Quiz
The owner decided to buy a ______ because the brand was already famous.
Correct!
The correct answer is: franchise
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