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The latest instalment in Rockstar's blockbuster Grand Theft Auto franchise is set to be the biggest entertainment launch of the year when it is released next month.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

They’ve also lost nine straight games since last season, tying a franchise mark for most consecutive losses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

And beginning Saturday, they will take on the favored Golden State Valkyries in the hopes of winning a first title in franchise history.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Even after the runaway success of its GLP-1 franchise, the company remains laser-focused on its future.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

He sent my photograph to these police stations and he sent a memo to his franchise operators, asking them to post my picture at every Hercules restaurant.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Alas, in these days of milking dormant franchises for every drop of ichor, a simple explanation isn’t enough.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026

Over the years, the production company founded by Jason Blum has found success with film franchises like “M3GAN” and “Paranormal Activity.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

The willingness of musical A-listers to work on GTA underlines the commercial and promotional power of one of the best-selling video game franchises in history.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

Same-store sales were up 1% among company-owned stores and 0.3% among franchises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The economy was in recession in 1975 and Milton had been forced to close a few franchises.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

The deal covers Boots' retail operations in the UK and Ireland, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company and its Thailand and franchised businesses.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

State laws ensure only franchised dealers can sell new vehicles, and in most cases, prices are negotiable instead of fixed by the manufacturer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchised U.S. restaurants also tend to have better margins than Burger King’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

He has also cited Greater Manchester's bus operating model, in which private bus firms bid to run services franchised by the local transport authority, as a possible model for regulating the water and energy sectors.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Instead of the franchised blandness of American cities, Alexandria is a city of mom-and-pop stores, all with signage screaming for attention, their wares encroaching on the streets.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

Jersey Mike’s founder, Peter Cancro, began working there at age 14, bought the business in 1975 and started franchising the chain in 1987.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

In the final minutes of the finale, Ebraheim calls Albert with the news that the franchising has begun.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

He is also franchising his intellectual property, creating other products such as a card game inspired by "Exquisite Corpses" while holding talks with video game developers.

From Barron's ● Feb. 19, 2026

He is looking to open more international locations through franchising and aims to sell more Cheddar Bay Biscuit mixes and other branded goods in retail.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026

They say the demand for bookings means they are now considering franchising the business so they can expand.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025