Governments and the Public Sector Quick Check What is a public franchise? (1 point) A public franchise is a company owned by the public in which all profits are distributed to the public. A public franchise is any company that offers free goods or services. A public franchise is a company created by a government to offer a service. A public franchise is a company that was taken over by the government so that its services could be offered for free.
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