franchisee
UK: ˌfræn.tʃaɪˈziː | US: ˌfræn.tʃaɪˈziː
n. a person or group to whom a franchise is granted (e.g., the right to operate a business under a brand name).
The word "franchisee" combines "franchise," derived from Old French franchir (to free, grant rights), with the suffix "-ee," borrowed from Anglo-French legal terminology to denote the recipient of an action (e.g., "employee," "lessee"). The root "franchise" traces back to Latin francus (free), reflecting the historical concept of granting exclusive rights or freedoms. The "-ee" suffix logically marks the party receiving the franchise, creating a clear agent-recipient relationship.
The franchisee opened a new fast-food location under the corporate brand.
As a franchisee, she benefited from the company’s marketing support.
The contract outlines the obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
He became a successful franchisee after years of managing the store.
The franchisee attended a training program to learn the business model.