franchisor

noun

fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr How to pronounce franchisor (audio)
-chə-
: one that grants a franchise

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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 The franchisor of Jack’s Donuts has filed for bankruptcy. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 4 Nov. 2025 Kohli is now a franchisor who owns, but doesn’t operate, the other 60-plus Friendly’s restaurant locations in the U.S., a company spokesperson says. Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025 Josh Greear was appointed CFO of Authority Brands, a multi-brand franchisor in the home services sector. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for franchisor

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of franchisor was in 1967

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“Franchisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisor. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchisor

noun
variants also franchiser
: one granting a franchise
also : franchisee
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