franchises
Произношение: [ˈfræn.tʃaɪzɪz]
Контекст: «business»
(noun) a type of business agreement where one person or company allows another person or company to sell their products or services. Think of it like sharing a special recipe so that other people can sell food the same way you do.
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McDonald's is one of the most famous franchises in the world, allowing people to open their own restaurants.
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Not all small businesses are franchises; some are independent and do not follow a brand.
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What makes a franchise different from a regular business?
Контекст: «entertainment»
(noun) a series of related products, like movies, games, or books, that belong to the same story or theme. For example, a superhero movie can have many films and toys that are all part of the same franchise.
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The Star Wars franchise includes movies, TV shows, and toys that all tell stories about the same universe.
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That movie was not part of the popular franchise; it was a standalone film.
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How many franchises can you name that have video games and movies?
Контекст: «business»
(verb) to grant someone the rights to operate a business under a specific brand name or system. It's like giving permission for someone to use your name and ideas to sell something.
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The company decided to franchise its services, allowing others to open similar shops.
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They didn't franchise their business; they chose to keep it in one location.
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Is the company planning to franchise in other countries?