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1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the franchise the right to vote, esp for representatives in a legislative body; suffrage. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) any exemption, privilege, or right granted to an individual or group by a public authority, such as the right to use public property for a business. 3. (Commerce) commerce authorization granted by a manufacturing enterprise to a distributor to market the manufacturer's products.
The Franchise Rule defines acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive in the franchise industry in the United States. The Franchise Rule is published by the Federal Trade Commission. The Franchise Rule seeks to facilitate informed decisions and to prevent deception in the sale of franchises by requiring franchisors to provide prospective franchisees with essential information prior to the sale.