franchisee

noun

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

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That's when Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchisee in Santa Barbara, California, launched what was intended to be a different take on Eggs Benedict, according to USA TODAY. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025 The breakfast item was the brainchild of Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchisee in Santa Barbara, California. Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 July 2025 Herb Peterson, a franchisee from Santa Barbara, California, created the sandwich with the idea of a to-go style eggs Benedict. Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025 The first Louisville location is expected to open in early 2026, owned by local franchisees Daniel and Nicole Lenhardt. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 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 12 Jul. 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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