franchisor

noun

fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr 

-chə-

: one that grants a franchise

Examples of franchisor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shareholders of Re/Max, a real estate brokerage franchisor, will have the option of being paid in cash or receiving 5.15 shares of the combined public company, which will be known as Real ReMax group. —Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026

The franchisor quickly stumbled, and by the end of the 1970s all the other outlets had closed their doors, leaving the Bumby Avenue original a singular Florida icon. —Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

Major hotel brand franchisors have specific brand standards that franchisees must adhere to, and this includes food and beverage standards. —Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

franchise entry 2 + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for franchisor

• adviser
• advisor
• devisor
• divisor
• incisor
• quantizer
• reviser
• revisor
• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer

Legal Definition

franchisor

noun

fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr, ˈfran-ˌchī-zər 

variants also franchiser

ˈfran-ˌchī-zər 

: one granting a franchise

also : franchisee