### Question
Can you define what franchise means?


### Answer
**Franchise** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 1221*:

> the written agreement or contract between any automobile manufacturer engaged in commerce and any automobile dealer which purports to fix the legal rights and liabilities of the parties to such agreement or contract.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1221*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-AUTOMOBILE DEALER SUITS AGAINST MANUFACTURERS**

