franchisee

noun

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

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Assistant general manager Nicholas Beatty said the new location is owned by the same franchisee as the Sedalia location, which is also in a TempStop. Jenna Thompson july 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Since then, the chain has grown to more than 3,000 restaurants across 48 states, largely owned by franchisees. Irene Wright, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Shorter drive-thru lines could help franchisees and customers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 It was created by Tennessee franchisee Litton Cochran based on a family recipe his wife Jo perfected. Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for franchisee

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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 7 Jul. 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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