Franchisees

/ˌfræŋkaɪˈziːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of franchisee; multiple individuals or companies operating franchises.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'franchisee,' formed by adding '-s'. The word follows the pattern of French '-ee' words in English.

Kelly Says

McDonald's has over 40,000 franchisees worldwide, making them maybe the largest collection of people bound together by a franchise agreement—they essentially run the company even though they don't own it!

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