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franchise
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franchise
1. An agreement between a firm and another party in which the firm provides the other party with the right to use the firm's name and to sell or rent its products. Selling franchise rights is a method of expanding a business quickly with a minimum of capital. See also franchisee, franchisor.
2. A right granted to another party by a government to engage in certain types of business. For example, a firm may obtain a government franchise to supply certain public services within a limited geographic region.


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Though the franchise system is designed to offer you ongoing support, managing a franchise is a full-time job that will require a salary that covers all your personal expenses.
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