franchiser

noun2

1. •
   A franchisor, a company which or person who grants franchises.
2. •
   (rare) A person who has the right to vote.

   • No man oppresses thee, O free and independent Franchiser: but does not this stupid Porter-pot oppress thee? No Son of Adam can bid thee come or go; but this absurd Pot of Heavy-wet, this can and does! — 1843