franchisee

noun

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

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The latter has shuttered dozens of locations in 2025, including several in Texas amid a legal dispute between franchisees and the corporate headquarters over royalty payments and remodels. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025 Chicken food costs have been acceptable, franchisees and current and former executives told the bank in Las Vegas. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 13 Nov. 2025 Cook explained that some restaurants are underperforming and negatively impacting the brand and franchisee profitability. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Nov. 2025 At the core of his work is FranShip—his distinctive philosophy that elevates the franchisor–franchisee relationship as the ultimate measure of success. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 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 22 Nov. 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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