franchisee

noun

fran·​chi·​see ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzē How to pronounce franchisee (audio)
-chə-
: one granted a franchise

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Per the outlet, the employees walked out in protest earlier this year, also alleging that the franchisee didn't provide safety training. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 Benjamin Stites, a partner with Mach 7B and a 7 Brew franchisee out of Overland Park, confirmed the new location. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026 Wayback Burgers opened another location in Hickory Creek under franchisee Thomas Kincaid, though it’s not affiliated with local favorites Jake’s Burgers or Kincaid’s Burgers. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 Executives made the announcement at McDonald’s biennial Worldwide Convention for franchisees, held this year in Las Vegas. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for franchisee

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First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of franchisee was in 1954

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“Franchisee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisee. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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franchisee

noun
fran·​chi·​see ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzē How to pronounce franchisee (audio)
: one granted a franchise

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