Franchisee

Pronunciation: /ˈfrænˌtʃaɪˈziː/

Franchisee (noun)

  1. A person or company that pays to run a business using another company’s brand, rules, and support.
  2. A party that holds a franchise agreement and operates one or more locations under the franchisor’s system.

Examples

  • The franchisee owns the local franchise business.
  • A franchisee runs the franchise business under the brand.