franchisee

noun

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

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The shake-up comes as Pret pursues a goal of opening 150 shops this year, led by an international expansion with franchisees. Sabah Meddings, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024 In September 2020, the franchising arm of Donut Bar — Sweet Assets Franchise Group — filed for bankruptcy liquidation amid a lawsuit and franchisee arbitration claims. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for franchisee 

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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 4 May. 2024.

Legal Definition

franchisee

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

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