franchisee

noun

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

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Mason’s Famous locations Mason’s Famous has other locations in the Carolinas, including Raleigh and Cary in North Carolina and Charleston in South Carolina, where the Charlotte franchisee discovered its food. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025 The franchisees at the Fort Worth store expect to open by summer, Hilbert said. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025 The company currently directly owns and operates 151 locations, with another 154 restaurants operated by franchisees, primarily in the United States. Dietrich Knauth, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 Herb Peterson, a McDonald's franchisee in Santa Barbara, California, is the brains behind the Egg McMuffin, introduced in 1975. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 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 23 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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