franchised

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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

The bakery chain is largely franchised, a business model that private-equity firms have been attracted to because it can offer predictable revenue streams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

There are also two franchised locations in Mexico.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

The bulk of Verizon’s job cuts will be in the form of layoffs, though the company also plans to turn roughly 200 stores into franchised locations, which would move those workers off its payroll.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

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