1. plural of franchisor; companies or individuals that grant franchises to others
Usage: business term; often used in commercial and legal contexts

Examples

• The franchisers set strict quality standards for all their restaurant locations.
• Major fast-food franchisers like McDonald's and Subway operate thousands of outlets worldwide.
• Franchisers typically provide training and ongoing support to their franchisees.
• These franchisers charge initial fees and ongoing royalties to their business partners.
• Successful franchisers develop proven business models that can be replicated across multiple locations.