franchisee

noun

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

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Shortly thereafter, two new franchisees, DJ and Rachel Mitchell, took over. Ryan Stowers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 The franchisees opening the restaurants, The PhilX Hospitality group, also operates three JINYA Ramen Bars across Dallas. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2025 With hundreds of restaurants operated by dedicated, excellent franchisees, our brand, culture, and operational standards speak for themselves. John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025 Much of the menu will be available, though offerings will depend on individual franchisees, Nation’s Restaurant News reported. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for franchisee

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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 29 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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