franchisor

noun

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

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Yet data on women as franchisors, founders who build and license systems rather than buy into them, remains nearly nonexistent. — Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Major hotel brand franchisors have specific brand standards that franchisees must adhere to, and this includes food and beverage standards. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026 Franchise development research shows that only 20 percent of franchisors ever reach the 100-unit mark. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 May 2026 The franchisor quickly stumbled, and by the end of the 1970s all the other outlets had closed their doors, leaving the Bumby Avenue original a singular Florida icon. — Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 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 9 Jul. 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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