# franchised

Pronunciation: say "FRAN-chyzd" /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯zd/

## Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of franchise. — simple past and past participle of franchise
   - Simple: Past tense and past participle of franchise. Use this form for something that already happened.
   - _The chain franchised dozens of outlets during its rapid expansion._
   - _By 1990, the brand had franchised operations in more than forty countries._

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