franchisee

noun

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

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Tears were shed and smiles were shared on a Hyde Park corner earlier this week as dozens of family and friends celebrated the legacy of the late Yolanda Travis Mack, a one-time franchisee of four McDonald’s South Side locations. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Earlier this month, a major Pizza Hut franchisee sued the chain over its AI program. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 May 2026 As Kumon's assistant VP of franchise development, Angelo Chavez leads market research, expansion, recruitment, franchisee support & resale. Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The franchisees migrated away from the legacy brand because of rising food costs, slowing sales and a lack of engagement from the corporate office, according to The Fresno Bee. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for franchisee

Word History

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 2 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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