Nouns

(n)franchisean authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
(n)franchise, dealershipa business established or operated under an authorization to sell or distribute a company's goods or services in a particular area
(n)franchise, enfranchisementa statutory right or privilege granted to a person or group by a government (especially the rights of citizenship and the right to vote)

Verbs

(v)franchisegrant a franchise to