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
In 2022, the league had 12 franchises, and new ones were selling between $1 million to $2 million.
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Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
James has dragged his teams to 10 NBA Finals appearances, winning four championships for his three basketball franchises — Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat — as the unquestioned best player.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Her credits include Up in the Air, Alice, Darling, and A Simple Favor, and the Pitch Perfect and Trolls franchises.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Poor gaming street cred EA’s portfolio includes blockbuster franchises like EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), The Sims, and Battlefield.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
As one of Sony and Naughty Dog's iconic franchises, its premise and storytelling has been incredibly influential.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Chiefs will be the 13th all-time meeting between the two franchises.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike national franchises, the firm prides itself on offering a deeply personal approach, ensuring each client is supported through what is often one of life’s most stressful transitions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
James has dragged his teams to 10 NBA Finals appearances, winning four championships for his three basketball franchises — Los Angeles, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat — as the unquestioned best player.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Her credits include Up in the Air, Alice, Darling, and A Simple Favor, and the Pitch Perfect and Trolls franchises.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Poor gaming street cred EA’s portfolio includes blockbuster franchises like EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA), The Sims, and Battlefield.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
As one of Sony and Naughty Dog's iconic franchises, its premise and storytelling has been incredibly influential.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game against the Chiefs will be the 13th all-time meeting between the two franchises.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Unlike national franchises, the firm prides itself on offering a deeply personal approach, ensuring each client is supported through what is often one of life’s most stressful transitions.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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