franchisee

noun

fran·​chi·​see ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzē 

-chə-

: one granted a franchise

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

What mattered was whether traffic could improve, whether franchisees could earn acceptable returns, whether management incentives were aligned, and whether capital allocation could change. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Trian is working on a proposal with backing from an assortment of other investors, like BlueFive Capital and the Flynn Group, a large Wendy’s franchisee, according to the report, which cited sources familiar with the matter. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Here’s what to know about the newest storefront opening in North Richland Hills from franchisees Dave and Brandi McAvoy. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Pizza Hut franchisees have found success by bringing back iconic design elements like red roofs, vinyl booths, red cups and Tiffany-style lighting, suggesting that nostalgia has become part of the menu for many diners. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for franchisee

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy

Legal Definition

franchisee

noun

fran·​chi·​see ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzē 

: one granted a franchise