franchisee

noun

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

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The privacy, safety and well-being of every child, parent, employee, and visitor remain a priority of our franchisees. Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 1 May 2026 Smoothie King and its franchisees will open about 90 new locations this year, according to Felder. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 1 May 2026 While aiming to ensure that the brand is growing with the right franchisees, Castle Rock Hormone Health is continuing to build its presence at the intersection of personalized medicine, preventative care, and scalable healthcare delivery. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 Because nearly all the costs are borne by the franchisees, Forbes estimates that Eckles booked profits of about $50 on that $80 million for a 62.5% net margin. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026 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 May. 2026.

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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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