franchises

plural of franchise
as in suffrages
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections

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Recent Examples of franchises The company has also been deliberate in unwinding its previous reliance on legacy franchises, such as the Dunk and Air Force 1 shoes. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 While Golden Corral itself has not filed for bankruptcy, some franchises have, including one in Conroe, Texas (outside of Houston). — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 There was also good demand for the Nike Pro and Metcon franchises in the first quarter. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 At Mattel, Kreiz wanted to transform the now-81-year-old company from a toy manufacturer into an entertainment and intellectual property company built around franchises and fans. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026 Almost all major franchises now feature in-house media teams that run their own stories and social media accounts to compete with traditional outlets. — Alex Volonte, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 The Bronx Bombers, otherwise known as the Yankees, are among the most storied franchises in all sports history. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Moreover, studios rely on franchises and bankable stars to drive value across the company, not just on the big screen. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Today, fully boycotting Disney means boycotting numerous streaming services, networks, franchises, and theme parks. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026

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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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