franchiser

noun

fran·​chis·​er ˈfran-ˌchī-zər How to pronounce franchiser (audio)

Examples of franchiser in a Sentence

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Based on my observations and experience as a franchising consultant, here are five trends that both experienced franchisers and those looking to break into the industry should consider. Seth Lederman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Zoom in: Edible Brands — parent of fruit basket franchiser Edible and fast-casual chain Roti — is contemplating hiring an investment bank to advise it, Silber says. Richard Collings, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 All Gold's Gym hours will vary by location, so check with your local gym for specific hours or a change in hours, the gym franchiser said in a statement to USA TODAY. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024 All Gold's Gym hours will vary by location, so check with your local gym for specific hours or a change in hours, the gym franchiser said in a statement to USA TODAY on Tuesday. Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for franchiser

Word History

Etymology

in sense 1, from franchise entry 1; in sense 2, from franchise entry 2

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of franchiser was in 1843

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“Franchiser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/franchiser. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Legal Definition

franchiser

variant of franchisor

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