franchisor
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
15 U.S.C. § 2801 — as used in this subchapter
The term “franchisor” means a refiner or distributor (as the case may be) who authorizes or permits, under a franchise, a retailer or distributor to use a trademark in connection with the sale, consignment, or distribution of motor fuel.