Franchiser (noun)

A person or company that grants the right to sell or distribute its goods or services to others in a specific geographic area.

Origin:

From the word 'franchise', which comes from the french word 'franc' meaning free and 'chiser' meaning to grant.

Examples:

1. The franchiser provided training and support to the franchisees to help them succeed.
2. The franchiser was one of the largest fast food chains in the world.
3. The franchiser's success was built on a strong brand, consistent quality, and dedicated franchisees.
4. The franchiser was selective in choosing franchisees, only granting franchises to those with the right skills and experience.
5. The franchiser's business model was based on a combination of fees, royalties, and shared advertising costs.