franchiser

noun

fran·​chis·​er ˈfran-ˌchī-zər How to pronounce franchiser (audio)

Examples of franchiser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Previously, Kroger had announced in September a $2.3 billion proposals to divest over 400 stores to Piggly Wiggly operator and franchiser C&S Wholesale Grocers in an attempt to mitigate antitrust concerns. Mark Faithfull, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Further, Ferguson’s suit blasted a $1.9 billion deal announced in September by the grocers to sell off 413 stores to Piggly Wiggly operator and franchiser C&S Wholesale Grocers. Alexander Coolidge, The Courier-Journal, 23 Feb. 2024 Kroger’s and Albertsons’ plan to reassure regulators In September, Kroger and Albertsons unveiled a $1.9 billion plan to sell off 413 stores to Piggly Wiggly operator and franchiser C&S Wholesale Grocers. Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 17 Jan. 2024 None of the trafficking lawsuits against hotel franchisers have gone to trial yet. Bernice Yeung, The New Yorker, 26 July 2023 Franchises offer entrepreneurs access to enter businesses with some traction and support from the franchiser, with the benefit of ownership and some independence. Mike Porter, Star Tribune, 14 Feb. 2021 At the time, Reuters reported that the franchiser of McDonald’s Saudi Arabia responded by raising money to donate to Palestinian hospitals. Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2023 Is general knowledge of a problem enough, or does the franchiser need to be aware of specific wrongdoing? Bernice Yeung, The New Yorker, 26 July 2023 American chain Subway is one of the largest restaurant franchisers in India, with around 800 outlets. Reuters, CNN, 11 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from franchise entry 1; in sense 2, from franchise entry 2

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of franchiser was in 1843

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“Franchiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchiser. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Legal Definition

franchiser

variant of franchisor

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