franchisee

noun

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

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Most consumers understand the relationship between the franchisor and the ability for a local franchisee to carry on the tradition of a parent or family member who has been associated with the brand for many years. Jimi Gibson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025 While The Sports Bra in Portland offers catering and delivery, franchisees need to get special permission to offer the same. Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 4 June 2025 This entails that the speedy preparation of its tea drinks as well as customer payments are done online as is the support of its customers and franchisees, its store life cycle management and supply chain management. Pia Singh, CNBC, 4 June 2025 Much of the menu will be available during these hours, though offerings will vary based on decisions of individual franchisees, according to Nation’s Restaurant News. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2025 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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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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