Cryptic crossword clue
Franchisee gets some allowance, and paired in the middle 14

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word CONCESSIONAIRE

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The straight part
We know that "Franchisee" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case franchisee = concessionaire.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CONCESSIONAIRE mean?

CONCESSIONAIRE noun
  1. One who holds a concession or a right granted (for example, by the government) to conduct a certain business
  2. Someone who runs a concessions stand typically selling food and drinks

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