The best replacement for franchises is chains.

The best alternatives to franchises are rated as following:
★★★★★  chains
★★★★  licenses
★★  small businesses
★  referral groups
★  businesses
★  business opportunities
  company owned stores

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Speaking about franchises, one probably shouldn't forget about championships.

Other search terms related to franchises and their ratings are:
★★★★★ championships
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