franchisee

noun

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

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Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is looking for local franchisees for two more locations in the Charlotte region, including Denver-Lake Norman, CEO Jonathan Weathington said in an interview Friday. Joe Marusak may 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026 Irth Capital is working with the franchisee, who owns 10% of the company's domestic establishments, to take the company private. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Prior to joining Kilwins as franchisees, Jethva worked as a software engineer and Tailor served as a product manager. Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 To get feedback from Wyndham’s base of hotel property owners, Strickland formed a franchisee technology committee to learn more about their biggest technology and business priorities. John Kell, Fortune, 6 May 2026 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 21 May. 2026.

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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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