franchisee

noun

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

Examples of franchisee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web More than 90% of McDonald's franchisees now offer meal combos for $4 or less, Erlinger said. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 29 May 2024 Individual franchisees typically have control over their pricing, which can vary widely across the country based on local wages. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 23 May 2024 There are more than 100 Famous Dave’s restaurants nationwide, mostly operated by franchisees. Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024 While McDonald’s is only promising its $5 meal deal for a month—with franchisees asking the company to invest in the operation—additional promotions are likely to stick around, though likely in different forms, such as app-exclusive deals or cheap menu add-ons for digital orders, Zagor said. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for franchisee 

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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 7 Jun. 2024.

Legal Definition

franchisee

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

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