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franchise (business model)
A business arrangement where a company grants the right to an individual or group to operate a branch using its brand, products, and business methods in exchange for fees.
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franchise (in sports); home base
In professional sports, refers to the city or region that serves as a team's home base, or to the team's overall brand and identity.
From English 'franchise.' Used widely in both business and sports contexts in Japanese.
Common collocations
- フランチャイズ契約: franchise agreement
- フランチャイズ店: franchise store/branch
- フランチャイズに加盟する: to join a franchise
- フランチャイズ展開: franchise expansion
- フランチャイズオーナー: franchise owner
Similar words
- 直営店: company-owned store — operated directly by the parent company, not a franchisee
- 系列店: affiliated store — connected to a larger network or corporation
- 加盟店: member store — a store that has joined a franchise or payment network
- チェーン店: chain store — a broader term for stores with multiple branches under one brand
Usage
In Japan, the convenience store industry is the most prominent example of the franchise model, with major chains like セブン-イレブン, ファミリーマート, and ローソン operating primarily through franchise agreements.
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直営店 (company-owned store)
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系列店 (affiliated store)
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チェーン店 (chain store)
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直営 (direct management)