franchisor

noun

fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr How to pronounce franchisor (audio)
-chə-
: one that grants a franchise

Examples of franchisor in a Sentence

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The Valuation Myth Emerging franchisors also tend to have unrealistic expectations about valuation. Patrick Galleher, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Wayback Franchising, which was Jake’s Franchising, is the franchisor behind the expanding Wayback Burgers. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 July 2025 Plus, franchising gives the franchisor consistent cash flow from royalty fees. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 30 June 2025 Like other franchisors, The Sports Bra aims to keep a firm hold on what franchises can and can’t do. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for franchisor

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of franchisor was in 1967

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“Franchisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisor. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchisor

noun
variants also franchiser
: one granting a franchise
also : franchisee
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