as in suffrages
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
the Territory of Wyoming granted women the franchise in 1869, a full 51 years before the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote in all elections
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Recent Examples of franchises
Minus the drama of both franchises, the tropical paradise comparison was spot on.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Wally’s is often compared to Buc-ee’s and is known for its size, with most franchises covering upwards of 30,000 square feet.
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Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
More than 100 Lego sets are now marketed to adults, spanning pop culture franchises, architecture, botanicals, vehicles and other collectibles.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
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Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Professional baseball careers often end quietly, even for players who contributed to Major League Baseball’s most notable franchises and enjoyed historic championship moments.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In his later career, Glover also appeared in the first Saw film, helping to launch one of the biggest modern horror franchises in Hollywood.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
With over a decade of experience in the NHL spanning four franchises, Hathaway will bring a veteran presence, while also working to make a seamless transition into the culture and system that is already established.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
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Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Wally’s is often compared to Buc-ee’s and is known for its size, with most franchises covering upwards of 30,000 square feet.
—
Ilana Arougheti
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
More than 100 Lego sets are now marketed to adults, spanning pop culture franchises, architecture, botanicals, vehicles and other collectibles.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Professional baseball careers often end quietly, even for players who contributed to Major League Baseball’s most notable franchises and enjoyed historic championship moments.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In his later career, Glover also appeared in the first Saw film, helping to launch one of the biggest modern horror franchises in Hollywood.
—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 July 2026
With over a decade of experience in the NHL spanning four franchises, Hathaway will bring a veteran presence, while also working to make a seamless transition into the culture and system that is already established.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Legacy broadcasters have stood up dedicated creator studios to develop franchises alongside digital talent, rather than treat them as a line item.
—
Stacy Martinet,
Variety,
26 June 2026
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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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