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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
Verizon will also team up with the company’s sports franchises, which include the NBA’s New York Knicks and the NHL’s New York Rangers.
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Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
During the 2024 season, DSG doled out nearly $800 million for the rights to 12 MLB franchises.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Some franchises in other sports that had RSN coverage have opted for a hybrid local broadcast and streaming video to distribute games.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With the surprise announcement, DSG wants their payment structure with the eight MLB franchises renegotiated to factor in the current market place situation.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
America’s Team heads to Steel City Two of the NFL’s most storied and popular franchises will go head-to-head on Sunday Night Football as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Dallas Cowboys.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
In some industries, such as food and beverage, strong franchises will have several multi-unit franchisees.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Vision Although most franchises come with a playbook and business model, owners still need to understand the big picture of the organization and have a vision for their individual outlets.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Most franchises are built on the premise that their system is so solid that almost anyone, regardless of experience, can open a successful business.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Tim Chan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
During the 2024 season, DSG doled out nearly $800 million for the rights to 12 MLB franchises.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Some franchises in other sports that had RSN coverage have opted for a hybrid local broadcast and streaming video to distribute games.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
With the surprise announcement, DSG wants their payment structure with the eight MLB franchises renegotiated to factor in the current market place situation.
—Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
America’s Team heads to Steel City Two of the NFL’s most storied and popular franchises will go head-to-head on Sunday Night Football as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Dallas Cowboys.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
In some industries, such as food and beverage, strong franchises will have several multi-unit franchisees.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Vision Although most franchises come with a playbook and business model, owners still need to understand the big picture of the organization and have a vision for their individual outlets.
—Seth Lederman, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Most franchises are built on the premise that their system is so solid that almost anyone, regardless of experience, can open a successful business.
—Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Franchises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/franchises. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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