franchise

/ˈfrænˌʧaɪz/

an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place

中文释义：特许经营权；加盟店；选举权

The fast-food franchise expanded rapidly by opening new outlets across the country.

这家快餐连锁店通过在全国开设新店迅速扩张。

In some countries, the franchise is granted to all citizens over the age of 18.

在一些国家，所有18岁以上的公民都享有选举权。