A franchise is like when you have a favorite toy store and you want to play with the same toys in different places. Imagine if this toy store has a special recipe for making the best toys and they share this recipe with other stores. These other stores can now make toys just like your favorite store, so no matter where you go, you can find the same fun toys to play with.
Think of a franchise like a superhero team. The main superhero, let’s call them Captain Fun, has a special way of saving the day. Captain Fun teaches other superheroes how to do the same heroic things in other cities. Now, there are superheroes everywhere doing things just like Captain Fun, making everyone happy and safe.
Another way to think about it is like a recipe for cookies. If you have a super yummy cookie recipe and you give it to your friends, they can bake cookies that taste just like yours. Even if you’re not there, everyone can enjoy the same delicious cookies because they all followed your special recipe.