franchisee

American  

[fran-chahy-zee] / ˌfræn tʃaɪˈzi /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of franchisee

First recorded in 1960–65; franchise + -ee

Example Sentences

She voted with the two Democrats to approve a lawsuit accusing a McDonald’s franchisee of discriminating against Black job applicants, according to the EEOC’s press release on the case.

From The Wall Street Journal

With inflation driving up prices, McDonald’s stores, particularly franchisee locations, struggled to afford it, and by November 2013 rebranded it as the “Dollar Menu & More” with prices up to $5.

From Los Angeles Times

KFC’s trademark red-and-white buckets were born in 1957, when a franchisee filled a cheap but sturdy container with 14 pieces of chicken, rolls and gravy—a full meal that helped make KFC one of America’s biggest fast-food chains.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company’s profit declined primarily because Domino’s investment in DPC Dash, its master franchisee in China, had an unfavorable change of $29.2 million in pretax unrealized losses and gains.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a SAG-AFTRA franchisee, KMR — which is now permanently closed — was required to hold funds from production companies in trust and disburse the money to the actors “promptly,” meaning within seven business days.

From Los Angeles Times