franchise
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The league pivoted away from a potential overseas franchise to playing more games internationally.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
This week its cheerleaders have visited US military bases in Australia before coming to Melbourne, and the franchise has installed a 22-yard floating football field on Melbourne's Yarra River serving as a fan zone.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
But when the hype for Weapons was cresting in August 2025, Cregger was already in Prague prepping his next feature: Resident Evil, an adaptation of the wildly popular videogame franchise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
This year has been a celebration for the show and enduring franchise.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
A few blocks later, I ducked into a Vend-All franchise.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
![]()
Belron employs around 32,000 people globally and operates in 42 countries through a mix of wholly owned businesses and franchises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
So it's inevitable for Bond fans to want to have their questions answered about the future of one of cinema's most sought after roles, in one of cinema's biggest franchises.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The original series first aired in September 1966, and has since grown into one of the most influential science fiction franchises.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
On Tuesday, their potential savior emerged: Kroenke, a man who already owned franchises worth tens of billions of dollars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Milton had been jetting around during the two weeks, checking on his Hercules franchises, but on the Friday preceding the appointment he flew back to New York.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
![]()
He has also cited Greater Manchester's bus operating model, in which private bus firms bid to run services franchised by the local transport authority, as a possible model for regulating the water and energy sectors.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
It terminated unprofitable delivery routes, sold its stake in Insomnia Cookies and is moving toward more franchised stores.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
That is especially true in heavily franchised systems.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
The Student Loans Company said the regulations had been in place since 2011 and universities, including their franchised colleges, were responsible for ensuring courses were classified correctly.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Instead of the franchised blandness of American cities, Alexandria is a city of mom-and-pop stores, all with signage screaming for attention, their wares encroaching on the streets.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
![]()
It is also leaning more heavily on franchising overseas, where partners shoulder much of the investment required for new shops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Jersey Mike’s founder, Peter Cancro, began working there at age 14, bought the business in 1975 and started franchising the chain in 1987.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
He is also franchising his intellectual property, creating other products such as a card game inspired by "Exquisite Corpses" while holding talks with video game developers.
From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026
Collective protest has been complicated by consolidation, franchising and acquisitions, making it ever more difficult to even figure out who to protest and how.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025
There are plans to open a Fresh Brothers in the Chicago area and begin franchising in other states by March, Majewski said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2024
Vocabulary lists containing franchise
"A Sound of Thunder" by Ray Bradbury
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Fast Food Nation
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Declaration of Sentiments" (1848)
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!