Meaning & use
franchising
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The practice of granting a company's brand, business model, and operating rights to independent operators in exchange for fees.
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The coffee chain grew rapidly through aggressive franchising across the country.
Franchising allows entrepreneurs to run their own business under an established brand name.
A note on using this word
A cornerstone strategy of many global retail and food brands, franchising lets a company expand without directly owning every location.
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