Terrorism on a large scale is now a global franchise.

This then became a global franchise that includes American Idol.

He added, "Hopefully the league will evolve to more fully support the efforts of all teams to become global franchises."

For many brands, success in Japan is crucial to maintaining a strong global franchise - and no easy thing to achieve.

"This creates a global franchise, but there is very little overlap in what they do," said one American analyst who spoke on condition of anonymity.

"The restructuring gives us the ability to truly grow a global franchise," he said.

"Achieving 9 percent growth from their global franchise is an increasingly hard number for others to realize."

The series also never really asks whether anything was lost, as well as gained, when British musicals turned into global franchises.

"This is a company with a very strong global franchise and an extremely valuable brand name," he said.

Capturing American fans would enhance United's reputation as a global commercial franchise and brand.