Question

Which of the following businesses describes a franchise?

a
Clare's Confections, a candy store, is owned and managed by the same person.

b
Dapper Dog, a dog grooming business, is a store with only one location in Jacksonville, Florida.

c
Rapid Wraps, a healthy fast-food restaurant, is owned by a large company but operated by Mr. Williams.

d
Style Society, a clothing store, has many stores that are owned and operated by the company.

Answer 1

The answer is D.

The definition of franchise states: an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, e.g., providing a broadcasting service or acting as an agent for a company's products.

This definition is why the answer is D.

Answer 2

C

Step-by-step explanation:

A franchise is a type of business that is owned and operated by an individual (franchisee) but that is branded and overseen by a much larger—usually national or multinational—company (the franchisor).