franchise

• 指一种商业模式或授权，公司允许个人或团体使用其商标、品牌、产品或服务来经营业务，也指获得这种授权的权利或企业本身。

A noun referring to a business model or authorization granted by a company to an individual or group to sell its goods or services under its brand name.

1. Business licenseB2formalbusiness

   A license granted by a company to an individual or group to operate a business under its brand and system.

   特许经营权

   • He bought a fast-food franchise in the city center.
   • The franchise agreement includes training and support.
   • Many entrepreneurs start with a franchise to reduce risk.

   同义词authorizationconcessiondealershiplicensepermit

2. Voting rightB2formal

   The right to vote in public elections.

   选举权

   • Universal franchise was established in the early 20th century.
   • Women fought for the franchise for decades.
   • The franchise is a fundamental right in a democracy.

   同义词enfranchisementsuffragevotevoting right

3. Media seriesB1informal

   A series of films, books, or games that share the same fictional universe or brand.

   系列作品

   • The Harry Potter franchise includes movies, books, and theme parks.
   • Star Wars is one of the most successful franchises in history.
   • The franchise released a new installment this year.

   同义词sagaseriesuniverse

• 动词，指授予个人或团体在特定区域内销售公司商品或服务的许可或权利。

A verb used to indicate the act of granting a license or right to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory.

1. Grant a franchiseB2formal

   To grant a license to an individual or group to operate a business under the franchisor's brand and system.

   授予特许经营权

   • The company decided to franchise its successful restaurant chain.
   • They franchised the brand to operators in several countries.
   • The corporation is looking to franchise its business model.

   同义词authorizechartercommissionlicensepermit