franchise

名詞

UK/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
US/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/

定義 franchise 名詞

business

  1. Countable

    The right to distribute a company's products or services within a specific area, using the company's established brand name.

    • The franchise of a well-known restaurant chain.

    • They are seeking new franchisees to expand their business.

    • Purchasing a franchise means adhering to its strict regulations.

片語 franchise 名詞

  • the franchise

    The right to vote in an election, particularly to elect members of a parliament or similar law-making body.

    Over the years, many countries have broadened the franchise to include all adult citizens.

動詞

UK/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
US/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/

定義 franchise 動詞

  1. Transitive

    To grant or sell a franchise to an individual or entity.

    • Their company decided to franchise their product to a local business.

    • The brand franchised its international operations to overseas partners.

    • They are planning to franchise their business in the coming years.