franchisee

noun

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

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

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Shorter drive-thru lines could help franchisees and customers. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026 It was created by Tennessee franchisee Litton Cochran based on a family recipe his wife Jo perfected. Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026 Coffee giant Starbucks recently dumped an AI tool intended to automate some inventory processes, while Yum is being sued by a Pizza Hut franchisee that alleges an AI system led to operational breakdowns that hurt sales at 100 locations. John Kell, Fortune, 17 June 2026 Corporate management would supply the logo, training, and supplies, and the franchisees would do the rest. Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 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 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

franchisee

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

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