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 What is already clear is the tremendous talent across our organization and our shared mission to deepen and extend our fans’ emotional connection to our iconic brands and franchises through high-quality products and stories. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 But if Las Vegas and Seattle both land expansion franchises, each existing owner is looking at a payday north of $500 million. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The 47-year-old Glasgow native has been in massive franchises like X-Men and The Chronicles of Narnia as well as award-winning dramas like The Last King of Scotland and irreverent indies like Filth. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026 Seven years ago two lost franchises faced off inside Hard Rock Stadium for what some labeled the Toilet Bowl. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 During peak hours, franchises have 27 to 31 vehicles in the queue, according to the company’s data. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 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

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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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