Definition

A person or business that has been given the right to operate a franchise, which is a business model that allows them to sell products or services under the brand of a larger company.

Example

As a franchisee, she was able to open her own coffee shop using the brand's established name and business practices.

Conversation

I was thinking about becoming a franchisee for that new coffee shop.

That sounds interesting! Do you know what it involves?

Yeah, I’d need to follow their guidelines and pay some fees as a franchisee.

It could be a great opportunity if you do it right!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Franchisee → It is formed from "franchise" (from Old French *franchise*, meaning freedom or privilege) and the suffix "-ee" (meaning a person who is the recipient of an action). A franchisee is a person who receives the right or privilege to operate a business under the franchisor's brand.

Memory Tip

Think of a franchisee as someone who has received a 'privilege' ('franchise') to run a business, with the '-ee' indicating that they are the one receiving this opportunity.

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