franchisee

noun

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

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

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Today’s franchisees need to be more proactive operators, investing in community-building, marketing and sales strategies that connect with both remote workers and enterprise clients. Jason Anderson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 And instead of using backyard pools or renting community spaces, Goldfish franchisees have found a surprising place for building new pools: strip malls. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 1 Aug. 2025 Now, the deal is off, according to Andy's franchisee Brandon Arnold. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025 An invention of McDonald’s franchisee owner Herb Peterson, the item was his take on a portable sandwich version of eggs Benedict. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 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 22 Aug. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchisee

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

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