She adds that another reason why some councils may choose not to operate a franchised bus system is that they no longer have the expertise.

The bankruptcy will not affect 56 franchised restaurants, which are independently owned and operated.

You would become a citizen of the franchised cyber statelet of your choice.

SK:N is not the only business to have been hit: Laser Clinics UK, a chain of 50 franchised salons, has also shut shops this year.

Most McDonald’s in the United States are independently franchised, so prices vary depending on where one visits.