Example Sentences

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Franchises and chains are a huge part of the American business world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Franchises which have been nationalised in the past year include Greater Anglia, South Western Railway, and c2c, with more expected to follow in 2026.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Franchises “can be opened or closed,” Coates said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Franchises of Grupo Ultra’s AM-PM stores - located in gas stations - lead the convenience sector in Brazil with more than 1,800 stores, according to Melo.

From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023

The assembly adopted an act called "The Charter of Liberties and Franchises," which was approved, first by the governor, and afterward by the duke.

From The Land We Live In The Story of Our Country by Mann, Henry