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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Fourth, courts have accorded pro leagues, like other franchisors, with broad discretion in setting rules for member franchises. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Feb. 2025 In the suit filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, a woman identified as Jane AB Doe alleged hotel workers at Wyndham Hotel Group, Red Roof Inn and a franchisor for several Motel 6 outlets in California and Texas knew what was happening, enabled it and occasionally participated. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025 Additionally, some franchisors have multiple brands under their umbrella that franchisees can invest in. Pete First, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 Finally, conflicts can arise when franchisees and franchisors have diverging goals. Chelsea Sherlock, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025 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 23 Feb. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchisor

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