Definition: A franchise is a right granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services within a certain territory or location. The purchaser of a franchise is called a franchisee. The franchisee purchases the franchise from the franchisor for a fee and/or a percentage of sales.
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By Don Daszkowski, About.com
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