One 2 One would give it a national franchise in Britain, the third-largest market.

They opened the first location on the East Coast as the national franchise expanded from 50 restaurants to more than 625 locations today.

At this point, being associated with the national franchise is a negative.

The production sells national franchise and television rights of the pageants in other countries.

"We see this as a fantastic opportunity to buy a national franchise in America," Sir John said.

They decided on Primrose Schools, a national franchise of preschools.

But knowingly opening a national franchise across from a minuscule local competitor?

Even the foundation is made of precast concrete blocks delivered from a local manufacturer with national franchises.

"Country music almost has a national franchise on loneliness," Ms. Tichi said.

The agency said it was hoping to award four national franchises that would compete with one another.