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Franchises that demand public money for stadiums think nothing of turning around and soaking the same public for mediocre seats, hot dogs and beer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

Franchises invest millions of dollars in the best starting pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2023

Franchises will take part in a player draft for 2023, which is set to take place on 2 March - and this season will be the first time the women's competition has a draft.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 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