franchisee

noun

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

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That Carrier was a successful franchisee lent him credibility, Welborn said. Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 13 May 2025 The egg-on-the-face situation comes despite a development agreement signed with franchisees that included a former Eagle resident who had flown the coop to Arizona. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2025 As one of Marriott’s first franchisees, Bruce built one of the most successful and well-respected hospitality companies from a humble start in Northwest Indiana. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 Global revenues for the chain, which include fees from franchisees, declined 3 percent from year-earlier levels to $6 billion in the quarter. Julie Creswell, New York Times, 1 May 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 28 May. 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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