franchisee

noun

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

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The franchisees, who include Hooters’ founders, currently operate 14 of the 30 highest-volume Hooters restaurants in the U.S., the company said. Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025 Phelps was able to fuel expansion primarily through a franchised model, focusing on multi-unit, experienced franchisees. Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 The chain’s successful franchisees, says the former executive, strive for 15% margins but often get closer to 7-10%. Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 28 Feb. 2025 The company founded in 1936 in Houston is also seeking franchisees for additional markets throughout North Carolina, including Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro and Winston-Salem. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 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 5 Apr. 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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