franchisee

noun

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

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Newsweek has reached out to Burger King franchisee Miller Management via LinkedIn and @JannaBama via social media for comment. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 Dull describes the 3 keys to its sustained success as: 1) Commitment to our guests and to great quality food, genuine hospitality and cleanliness, 2) Commitment to franchisee profitability, 3) Keeping Freddy’s as a place for everyone, where grandma and grandkids and the kids feel welcome. Gary Stern, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The landlord evicted the TGI Fridays franchisee, Orlando Restaurants Inc., in October for nonpayment around the same time the chain’s parent company filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. Laura Kinsler, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025 The party might not be over for everyone at Party City, as some franchisee locations across the U.S. are expected to remain open. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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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