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  4. franchise

franchise

/ˈfræntʃaɪz/Préstamo del French franquicia
franquicia

He decided to open a fast-food franchise in the city center.

Decidió abrir una franquicia de comida rápida en el centro de la ciudad.


Negocios
formal

Derecho concedido por una empresa (franquiciador) a otra persona o entidad (franquiciado) para operar bajo su marca, sistema y soporte a cambio de tarifas.

The franchise agreement includes strict guidelines on store layout and marketing.

El acuerdo de franquicia incluye directrices estrictas sobre la disposición de la tienda y el marketing.

Common in retail, food service, and hospitality industries.

Derecho
formal

Concesión administrativa o derecho otorgado por el estado o una autoridad pública para operar un servicio público o negocio específico (ej. transporte, utilities).

The city awarded the bus franchise to a private transportation company.

La ciudad otorgó la concesión del autobús a una empresa de transporte privada.

Often used in public sector contracts.

informal

Serie de películas, libros o juegos con un mismo título o personajes principales (ej. Marvel, Star Wars).

The James Bond franchise has spanned over six decades.

La franquicia de James Bond ha abarcado más de seis décadas.

Common in media and pop culture discussions.

Colocaciones

franchise agreementacuerdo de franquiciafranchise feetarifa de franquiciafranchise modelmodelo de franquiciaexpand the franchiseexpandir la franquicia

Sinónimos

licenseconcessionbranch

Antónimos

independent storesole proprietorship

Frases relacionadas

franchise rightsfrase
Legal rights to operate under a specific brand

Consejo pro

Business vs. Media

Context determines meaning: In business, it's a legal/commercial arrangement; in entertainment, it's a series of related works. Always check the surrounding words (e.g., 'store' vs. 'movie').

Regla de oro

Not a Synonym for 'Branch'

A 'branch' is directly owned by the company; a 'franchise' is independently owned but branded. Do not use interchangeably in legal/business contexts.

Origen de la palabra

From Old French 'franchir' (to make free), from 'franc' (free). Originally referred to a privilege granted by a sovereign, later extended to commercial rights.

Notas de uso

In business contexts, distinguish between the 'franchisor' (owner of the brand) and the 'franchisee' (operator). In media, it refers to a shared intellectual property universe.

Desglose de la palabra

franc
free
root
+
-ise/-ize
to make or become
suffix
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