I can't decide on the most preferred taxonomy regarding agreements. A chain can sign an agreement that each of its franchises can suborder and sign their own individual deal. When I looked it up, I got two suggestions (and can add others by my own). Now I'm sitting here scratching my head indecisive on which one to pick.
- General agreement
- Framework agreement
- Collective agreement
- Group agreement
- Suborderable agreement
Which would be the most preferred term for such an agreement? I'm formostly looking for a formal nomenclature and American English is preferred (if there's any difference).
Edit
The said agreement will also be used for individuals (e.g. members of a labor union, where the union is the signer, while the members are suborderers). Franchise was just an example (perhaps poorly chosen).