franchisor

noun

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

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Franchisees must also follow the franchisor’s rules, which can govern everything from menu offerings to restaurant design. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 In order to thrive with this kind of buyer, franchisors need to have built systems worth being transparent about. — Gigi Schweikert, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Franchisees may protest the franchisor's expectations for their own investment in the restaurants, on top of standard cosmetic remodels. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 There’s the brand, or franchisor, such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Wyndham, Choice, which licenses the flag, the loyalty program, and the reservation system but may own little or none of the underlying real estate. — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for franchisor

Word History

Etymology

franchise entry 2 + -or entry 1

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 31 Oct. 2026.

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franchisor

noun
fran·​chi·​sor ˌfran-ˌchī-ˈzȯr, ˈfran-ˌchī-zər How to pronounce franchisor (audio)
variants also franchiser
ˈfran-ˌchī-zər How to pronounce franchisor (audio)
: one granting a franchise
also : franchisee
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