Franchising would likely mean the death of the DreamHack Pro Circuit, as we know it and play between RLCS and RLRS teams, would diminish drastically because there would be no more relegation series. Franchising would probably turn the RLRS into an academy like program, but how that would play out is to be seen. Academy leagues, in my opinion, are not worth it for teams in Rocket League because having a six man roster is kind of useless in a game like Rocket League vs having an expanding roster in a MOBA or OW where certain players fit certain roles better. Franchising would have to be executed with a unique touch to keep the RL fanbase happy and to keep the appearance of an open circuit in order to truly grow the game. Keeping, but expanding the DreamHack Pro Circuit and allowing franchised teams to play in online tournaments would keep the lower end of the scene healthy.