Synonym: dealership, enfranchisement. Similar words: ranch, branch, frankly, grandchild, rancor, entrance, tolerance, insurance. Meaning: ['fræntʃaɪz] 
n. 1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place 2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area 3. a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote). v. grant a franchise to.
n. 1. an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place 2. a business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area 3. a statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote). v. grant a franchise to. 
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181 Some manufacturers build a distribution control system into their marketing plan by setting up franchise systems or exclusive distributorships from the start.
182 But the benefits of the franchise don't stop at his customers: Du Pied earned revenue of $250, 000 in 2006 and projects a $100, 000 increase this year.
183 The Lakers have won 11 straight against the Thunder-Seattle SuperSonics franchise, and are 9-0 this season when scoring 100 or more points.
184 The deductible franchise for the subsidiary medical insurance should be set by the company.
185 The Diet is chosen under a franchise that is universal for citizens aged twenty - one and over.
186 Franchise: hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motor oil, hydraulic valves, hydraulic annex and accessories.
187 He has 22 hits in the postseason, matching the franchise record by Paul Molitor and Robin Yount.
188 Through capital infusion, debt restructuring and infrastructure rehabilitation, both concessionaires managed to accelerate and enhance supply across their franchise areas.
189 Chronicles will remain as Dollhouse's lead-in until Fox runs out of episodes; later, the Terminator franchise will be replaced by Prison Break for its final six episodes.
190 Stevie Franchise could dominate and frustrate, from one possession to the next.
191 It's a pitch that's won him more games over the last two years than any other hurler in major league baseball , a pitch that's turned him into the ace of the most famous sports franchise in the world.
192 An LLC incurs one cost that an Inc does not: the annual franchise tax (about $800 annually in California).
193 Up to now , we have been established franchise distribution network in 21 provinces and more than 130 cities.
194 The part between the standard of deductible franchise and the limit to start to pay is reimbursed at 80% by the company while the deductible franchise is paid by the individual.
195 The owner of brand can prolong brand's Growth Stage and Maturity Stage by franchise.
196 In February 2002, Barr's concluded a new franchise agreement with the Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), the largest franchise bottler for Pepsi-Cola in the world.
197 The foreign-invested commercial enterprises set up by foreign investors can participate in following businesses: Commission Agency, Wholesales,(www.Sentencedict.com) Retail and Franchise.
198 You might have an idea of what type of business you want to get into, but taking inventory of your capital will give you a realistic sense of what franchise opportunities are possible for your budget.
199 While the employees were both fired and the franchise was closed for sanitation, the brand's social stock still took a nose dive in both traditional and social media circles.
200 In 2005, I remember meeting a girl when I had just seen "Batman Begins", the moody psychological picture that reinvigorated a tired franchise.
201 They have held their franchise so long that change has become inadmissible.
202 Pay the deposit contract, the franchise fee and initial payment.
203 In that case, making BARTER movement of dead stock among franchise stores on a monthly or quarterly basis might solve the problem.
204 Already people are talking of box office records for the finale of a franchise that has already amassed well over $3.5 billion at the box office and $9 billion in merchandise sales.
205 US actor Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi will not be returning for a fourth film in the hit Spider-Man franchise, it has been announced.
206 New franchise company polishing machine, covered water-borne aircraft, import, domestic second - hand printing machinery.
207 But it's rare that you can buy a great financial services franchise for 52% of the company's estimate of its tangible value.
208 Julian: You are playing an iconic character in the Star Wars franchise.
209 Franchise transfer fee of $ 7500 to be paid by buyer includes franchise training fees.
210 Do you see Twilight as a blessing, or are you afraid of typecasting with such a huge franchise? Any reservations with being part of such a cultural phenomenon?