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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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As a franchiser, Restaurant Brands makes most of its money from franchisees rather than from running restaurants itself.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 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

Five front-runner candidates — including former city council members, former city officials and a grocery store franchiser — have sought to differentiate themselves in a tight contest.

From Seattle Times May 16, 2023

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

From Thrift by Samuel Smiles

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