Definition of "franchises" []

• Plural form of franchise. (noun)

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• "Told me that the Haytes and three other farms were what constituted the real local economy, unlike what he called the franchises, by which he really meant multinationals."
• "How many low-end vs. high-end chain franchises do you suppose are affected?"
• "Michelle Dulak Thomson: How many low-end vs. high-end chain franchises do you suppose are affected?"