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Franchisor or Controlling Entity

Franchisor is the company or individual that owns the rights to a particular brand, product, or business and grants licenses to third parties (franchisees).
Note: Count and Fill Percentage are currently being updated and will be available soon.

Table Name : bq_franchisor_or_controlling_entity

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