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franquiciar means to franchise — a common term in Spanish for Business. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 25, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

franquiciar

verb • /[fran-kee-see-AR]/

to franchise

Example:

Decidimos franquiciar nuestra marca internacional.

We decided to franchise our brand internationally.

🧠 What does franquiciar mean?

Franquiciar means 'to franchise' in Spanish. It refers to the act of granting a franchise, allowing another individual or company to operate a business using your established brand name, products, and operating system. This usually involves a contractual agreement where the franchisee pays fees to the franchisor.

📚 Extra examples

  • Muchas empresas de comida rápida franquician sus operaciones.
    Many fast-food companies franchise their operations.
  • Él decidió franquiciar su exitoso negocio de helados.
    He decided to franchise his successful ice cream business.
  • Franquiciar un negocio puede ser una buena estrategia de expansión.
    Franchising a business can be a good expansion strategy.
  • Ella está considerando franquiciar su tienda de ropa en otros países.
    She is considering franchising her clothing store in other countries.

💡 Did You Know?

The concept of franchising has become increasingly popular globally, allowing businesses to expand rapidly while sharing risks with franchisees.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "franquiciar"

Synonyms: conceder una franquicia, dar una franquicia

🔍 See more spanish for business words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to franchise' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to franchise' is 'franquiciar'.
How do you pronounce 'franquiciar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced frank-ee-thee-AR (IPA: /fɾaŋkiθiˈaɾ/). The emphasis is on the last syllable.
How do you use 'franquiciar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'La empresa decidió franquiciar su marca.' (The company decided to franchise its brand.) or 'Están buscando franquiciar en Latinoamérica.' (They are looking to franchise in Latin America).
What is the English translation of 'franquiciar'?
'Franquiciar' translates to 'to franchise' in English.
Does 'franquiciar' change for gender or number?
No, 'franquiciar' is a regular -ar verb and conjugates according to standard rules, but it doesn't have specific forms for gender or number in the infinitive form.
Is 'franquiciar' common in everyday Spanish?
While not as common as everyday verbs, 'franquiciar' is used in business contexts and is understood by most Spanish speakers.
Does 'franquiciar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'franquiciar' generally has a straightforward meaning related to business franchising.
Is 'franquiciar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'franquiciar' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'franquiciar' in Spanish?
Here's a simple present tense conjugation: yo franquicio, tú franquicias, él/ella/usted franquicia, nosotros/nosotras franquiciamos, vosotros/vosotras franquiciáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes franquician. You can find complete conjugations online or in verb conjugation books.

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