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Major hotel brand franchisors have specific brand standards that franchisees must adhere to, and this includes food and beverage standards.
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Michele Allen was appointed CFO of Jersey Mike's Subs, a franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops, effective Dec. 1.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
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
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Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
Michele Allen was appointed CFO of Jersey Mike's Subs, a franchisor of fast-casual sandwich shops, effective Dec. 1.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2025
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
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“Franchisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisor. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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franchisor
noun
fran·chi·sor
ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr, ˈfran-ˌchī-zər 
variants
also franchiser
: one granting a franchise
also
: franchisee
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