franchisee

noun

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

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The store closures in Japan, where Domino’s franchisee has the most number of outlets, will entail a one-off restructuring cost of A$62 million and generate boost EBIT by as much as A$12 million annually, according to the company. Ian Sayson, Forbes, 7 Feb. 2025 Her résumé also includes CEO for Elements Massage and working with a European Wax Center franchisee. Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025 In 2024, Roche Bobois Group took a majority stake in Shanghai Rock Castle Furniture, its lucrative franchisee in China. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 30 Jan. 2025 Employees who work at any of Dick’s franchisees receive benefits including dental, vision, medical and life insurance. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 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 5 Mar. 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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