franchisee

noun

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

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New franchisees receive immersive, hands-on training covering safe operation, ecological best practices, and customer engagement. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 In 1985, Bojangles opened its first metro spot at 4520 Blue Parkway, thanks to then-restaurant franchisee Dan White and according to The Star’s records. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025 And more locations of Barry Bagels are on the way, local franchisee Brian Lewis told the Courier Journal. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 As these potential franchisees line up to meet with commissioner Gary Bettman, Quebec City fans like 36-year-old Jonathan Picard are left disappointed. Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 30 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 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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