Franchise
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
The right to vote or an authorisation granted to an individual or group to sell a company's products or services in a particular area. Franchise represents licensed commercial operations.
“The fast food franchise expanded to over 50 locations across the country.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfrænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/
Syllables
fran·chise
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Wordle
Three A's and two I's; -CHISE ending is distinctive
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; F (4pts), H (4pts), and C (3pts) score well
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