### Question
What is the definition of franchisee?


### Answer
The definition of **franchisee** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 2801*:

> a retailer or distributor (as the case may be) who is authorized or permitted, under a franchise, to use a trademark in connection with the sale, consignment, or distribution of motor fuel

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES > SUBCHAPTER I-FRANCHISE PROTECTION**

