Social Franchise

Definition: A "Social Franchise" uses the structure of a commercial franchise to achieve social goals. (University of California, Berkeley)

Examples: 

• Ben & Jerry's PartnerShop Program

• Better Bronx for Youth UPS Store

• Elwyn AIM Mail Center

Articles:

• Nonprofit Corporate Franchising, Stanford Social Innovation Review

• Building the Charity Franchise, Chronicle of Philanthropy

• Nonprofits link up with chains as franchisees, Nation's Restaurant News