franchisee

noun

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

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Top fast-food chains like Burger King, McDonald's and Wendy's will also be open on Easter Sunday, although hours may be determined by franchisees. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Apr. 2025 Blue Cross insurers are independent companies that operate under a common set of rules, similar to franchisees in a fast-food chain. T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 12 Apr. 2025 The company will own the first few hemp products stores under this concept but will eventually open the model up to franchisees. Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Between the lines: Meal prices are set by franchisees and may vary by location, McDonald's told Axios. Kelly Tyko, Axios, 20 Mar. 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 12 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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