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Definition of franchisor

franchisor

/ˈfræn.tʃaɪ.zɚ/
fran · chi · sor
Plural:franchisors
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franchisor Lexical Profile

franchisor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A company or individual that grants a license to a third party to conduct business under its established brand name, trademark, and operating system.

Example

"The franchisor provides comprehensive training, marketing support, and supply chain access in exchange for an initial fee and ongoing royalties."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'franchisor' (the parent company that grants the license to operate a business) with 'franchisee' (the independent operator who purchases the right to run a branch); in legal and commercial writing, the spelling 'franchisor' is generally preferred over 'franchiser' to parallel 'franchisee'.

• Rhymes for franchisor

• Nearby Words

franchise
franchisee
franchising
franchisor
franciscan hairy bell
franciscea
franco

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from 'franchise' (derived from Old French 'franchir', meaning 'to free') and the legal agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Franchisor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/franchisor
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