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1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the franchise the right to vote, esp for representatives in a legislative body; suffrage. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any exemption, privilege, or right granted to an individual or group by a public authority, such as the right to use public property for a business. 3. (Commerce) commerce authorization granted by a manufacturing enterprise to a distributor to market the manufacturer's products.
Franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model. For the franchisor, the franchise is an alternative to building 'chain stores' to distribute goods and avoid investment and liability over a chain.The franchisor's success is the success of the franchisees.ranchise Law relates to the business model of franchising. Franchising is a business practice that allows the franchising company to license its business model, intellectual properties (such as logos, trademarks, and patents), and corporate goodwill to another company or individual.