franchisor

noun

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

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From day one, success lies in building and nurturing strong relationships with the franchisor, suppliers, staff and in the community. Angelo Chavez, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Franchise development research shows that only 20 percent of franchisors ever reach the 100-unit mark. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 May 2026 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 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 15 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

franchisor

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