The phrase "venerable franchise" means a well-respected and long-standing business or brand that has earned a great deal of respect and admiration over time. Full definition
Even the most venerable franchise names are mindful of the need for periodic transformation. (realtormag.realtor.org)
Sure, the monsters from two venerable franchises meet and fight, and the film even concludes with a winner of sorts. (film.avclub.com)
Since its debut in 2003, the venerable franchise has posted sales in excess of $ 11 billion and is one of the annual tentpoles of the video game industry. (cnbc.com)