franchisor

noun

fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr How to pronounce franchisor (audio)
-chə-
: one that grants a franchise

Examples of franchisor in a Sentence

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Leading franchisor companies such as The Picklr, Dill Dinkers, Pickleball Kingdom, and Ace Pickleball Club have opened dozens of facilities nationwide and have hundreds more planned. Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025 Ultimately, our findings suggest that family franchisees may need to consider their effectiveness in managing a franchise outlet and for corporate franchisors to be mindful of the ownership form of their franchisees. Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 Reputable franchisors offer solid training and support to help fill any gaps in experience, and there are financing options, like partnerships with lenders or government grants, that can lighten the financial load. Aaron Harper, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 Stellar Service Brands, a home improvement and service industry brands franchisor, appointed Jessica Wescott as CEO. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for franchisor 

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of franchisor was in 1967

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“Franchisor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchisor. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchisor

noun
variants also franchiser
: one granting a franchise
also : franchisee
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