franchisee

noun

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

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The shake-up comes as Pret pursues a goal of opening 150 shops this year, led by an international expansion with franchisees. Sabah Meddings, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024 In September 2020, the franchising arm of Donut Bar — Sweet Assets Franchise Group — filed for bankruptcy liquidation amid a lawsuit and franchisee arbitration claims. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024 Prices vary by restaurant and are at the discretion of local franchisees. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024 The deal will also significantly expand Krispy Kreme's footprint in the U.S., as the donut chain currently has 377 locations, mostly in California and the South. McDonald's has about 13,500 locations in the U.S., with about 95% operated by independent franchisees. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2024 The chain’s franchisees had long rebelled against the Subway’s famous $5 footlong deal because its slim profit margins hurt the individual locations and franchisees more than the company as whole. Angela L. Pagán, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2024 The franchisee has owned the stores for more than 30 years. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 5 Apr. 2024 Vanessa and Deric Sheriff are the franchisees for the new Arlington store and have been in the community for years. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2024 In regard to any price changes, that’s up to the franchisee, but the Round Table Pizza franchisor is helping its operators maintain its margins. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Apr. 2024.

Legal Definition

franchisee

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

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