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franchisee

American  
[fran-chahy-zee] / ˌfræn tʃaɪˈzi /

noun

  1. a person or company to whom a franchise is granted.


Etymology

Origin of franchisee

First recorded in 1960–65; franchise + -ee

Example Sentences

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The franchisee, Harshad Dharod, who has branches mostly in Southern California, intends to close 10 of the branches he controls and find a buyer for the remainder, according to a broker helping find buyers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

A Carl’s Jr. franchisee is trying to close and sell his 59 locations in California after filing for bankruptcy protection in April.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Investors are scrutinizing franchisee profitability, same-store sales, and closure rates.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The franchisee said labor had become particularly difficult to manage.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The man who owns the Cape Girardeau restaurant, Shannon Davis, has linked it and three other of his 12 McDonald’s franchises to the Colorado call center, which is run by another McDonald’s franchisee, Steven Bigari.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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