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franchiser

American  
[fran-chahy-zer] / ˈfræn tʃaɪ zər /

noun

  1. Also franchisor a person or company that grants a franchise.

  2. franchisee.

Etymology

Origin of franchiser

First recorded in 1835–45; franchise + -er 1

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Among the largest foreign companies are Japan’s Nissan Motor, Sony Group, Honda and Seven & I Holdings, the franchiser of 7-Eleven stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

U.S. restaurant franchiser FAT Brands FAT 0.51%increase; green up pointing triangle has filed for bankruptcy, coming as it looks to restructure piling debt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Anywhere operates and is the franchiser of brands such as Sotheby’s International Realty, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, and Corcoran.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Planet Fitness owns as well as operates as a franchiser of fitness centers across the U.S.,

From Reuters • Sep. 15, 2023

No man oppresses thee, O free and independent franchiser; but does not this stupid pewter pot oppress thee?

From Thrift by Smiles, Samuel

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