franchisee

noun

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

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Whether advising franchisees on small-business concerns such as unit profitability, EBITDA flow through and the principles of wealth creation, or simply helping franchisees create better forecasts, my team and I are hands-on to promote a franchisee’s success. David Earl, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 Just over a year later, the franchisees are already planning multiple new locations to respond to the demand for Middle Eastern coffee elsewhere in the city. Alexandria Sands, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 The Gyro Shack franchisee who masterminded Rapido Burrito probably will open another location in the next year, Brink said. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025 Ahead of the launch of Parmesan Stuffed Crust, the pizza chain spent 12 weeks training franchisees and 7,000 stores on how to make it properly. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 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 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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