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

Most consumers understand the relationship between the franchisor and the ability for a local franchisee to carry on the tradition of a parent or family member who has been associated with the brand for many years. —Jimi Gibson, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025

These surveys can provide the franchisor with a comprehensive understanding of franchisee engagement. —Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Head to Toe Brands is a franchisor of beauty salons, including The Lash Lounge, a lash and brow business that has used Mindbody since 2018. —Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025

Successful franchisors embed wellness and environmental consciousness into their operations by sourcing local ingredients, offering gluten-free and vegan menu items, or eliminating single-use plastics. —Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 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