The cable division, which includes the local franchises, is now the largest contributor to profits.

After 1945 the local franchise was extended to all residents in the area but the right to qualify by occupation of property remained until 1969.

When I phoned the local franchise, a sales representative asked me to describe my to-do list.

It quickly becomes clear that the girl is a pawn of politicians holding the local franchise on moonshine.

She was made to feel like "that girl" who was trying to bring down the local franchise.

The regional Bell companies are zealously defending their local franchises.

The units and warehouse are owned by local franchises.

All I have is the local franchise for the camel express mail service.

The cards would be issued by local or regional franchises.

In 2004, there were 127 local franchises in 28 states, according to one reporter.