What does franchise mean in cooking?

franchise means: An agreement that covers a service, brand, procedure, or name. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does franchise mean?

• A right or privilege granted by law. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Government grants a special privilege to individuals or corporations to use public facilities for a specific activity, such as transport or communications. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Establishment of a corporation includes the grant of certain privileges, such as exempt from personal liability for acts committed by the corporation. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Permission granted for someone to distribute or sell goods and services of a company in a specific area. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• This authorization covers a business or group that is established and operated by a company. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• The brand under which products are released. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• Limits or territory within which immunity, privilege, or rights may be exercised. (in Merlin Dictionary)
• An elite sports team. (in Merlin Dictionary)