# Franchise ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2018 - **BGG Rating**: 7.0 - **BGG Rank**: #4483 - **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 90 min - **Weight**: 2.44 / 5 - **Designers**: Christwart Conrad - **Artists**: Ian O'Toole - **Publishers**: Queen Games - **Categories**: Economic - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Income, Network and Route Building ## Verdict Fans of economic and strategic games will love Franchise. It offers an engaging experience of building commercial empires.Great for strategic planningSatisfying expansion mechanicsCaptivating 1960s retro themeMay feel repetitive after multiple playsLimited direct player interactionFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Franchise is a game where you become a 1960s entrepreneur living the American dream. Start with a small business, like a diner or a car rental, and expand your network to other cities. As you add branches, you increase your income and influence over different regions. The goal is to dominate as many areas as possible, ensuring your business is the most influential on the board. With network building, income, and area majority mechanics, Franchise offers a strategic and competitive experience, perfect for fans of economic and planning games. ## FAQ ### How many players can play? 2 to 5 players. ### What’s the average playtime? Around 90 minutes. ### Is the game complex? It has medium weight, ideal for those who’ve played board games before. ### Does it require English proficiency? No, the game is language-independent. ### Who is it for? For fans of economic and strategic games. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 96.75 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=1382535&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/21563/franchise?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com