Franchisee Meaning
/ˌfrænt͡ʃaɪ̯ˈziː/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA holder of a franchise; a person who is granted a franchise.
Sentence Examples
The franchisee paid a large fee.
The franchisee was very successful.
The local franchisee opened a new restaurant last week.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ bought the rights from the big fast-food chain to open a new store.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
As a successful ____, he was responsible for managing the daily operations of the fast-food restaurant.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English franchise English -ee English franchisee From franchise + -ee.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The critical milestone is the December 2020 timetable, when new franchisee East Midlands Railway is due to start operating electric trains southwards from Corby into London St Pancras."
— 2019 October, Philip Sherratt, “Midland Main Line upgrade presses on”, in Modern Railways, page 60:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ bought the rights from the big fast-food chain to open a new store.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
As a successful ____, he was responsible for managing the daily operations of the fast-food restaurant.