franchise
Pronunciación: [ˈfrænˌtʃaɪz]
Contexto: «business»
(noun) a franchise is a way to do business where one company lets another company use its name and sell its products. Think of it like being part of a team with a famous store. You get to sell their stuff but have to follow their rules.
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Many people enjoy owning a McDonald's franchise because it is a well-known brand.
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She did not want to start a franchise because she wanted to create her own brand.
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What is the best franchise to invest in right now?
Contexto: «business»
(verb) to franchise means to give permission for someone to use your business name and sell your products. It’s like allowing someone to play on your team and wear your team's colors.
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The company decided to franchise its successful coffee shop to reach more customers.
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They chose not to franchise their restaurant because they wanted to keep control.
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Is the company planning to franchise next year?
Contexto: «entertainment»
(noun) a franchise can also mean a series of related movies, books, or games created around the same idea. Like when you have several toys or movies from the same superhero.
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The Star Wars franchise has many movies, books, and toys that fans love.
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The new movie did not fit well in the franchise and disappointed fans.
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How many movies are there in the Harry Potter franchise?