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Top 100 global franchises – rankings around the world October 2020
What are the biggest franchises in the world?
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Going global with a company means figuring out how to make your brand work in a different culture. Some are successful, some aren't. From McDonald's to Jazzercise, we take a look at the franchises that have successfully expanded across the globe.
Top 100 franchises in the world, by country October 2020
| Rank | Name | Country | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDonald's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 2 | KFC | United States of America | Chicken Franchises |
| 3 | Marriott International | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 4 | Pizza Hut | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 5 | Burger King | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 6 | Domino's | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 7 | Dunkin' | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 8 | SUBWAY | United States of America | Sandwich & Bagel Franchises |
| 9 | Circle K | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 10 | InterContinental Hotels and Resorts | UK - England | Hotel Franchises |
| 11 | Taco Bell | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 12 | Hilton Hotels & Resorts | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 13 | Baskin-Robbins | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 14 | 7-Eleven | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 15 | Wendy's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 16 | Century 21 | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 17 | Choice Hotels | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 18 | Hertz | United States of America | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
| 19 | Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning | United States of America | Carpet Cleaning Franchises |
| 20 | Kumon | Japan | Child Education Franchises |
| 21 | Groupe Casino | France | Food & Grocery Retail Franchises |
| 22 | Ace Hardware Corporation | United States of America | Home Improvement Retail Franchises |
| 23 | Groupe Auchan | France | Food & Grocery Retail Franchises |
| 24 | RE/MAX | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 25 | Europcar | France | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
| 26 | Marco’s Pizza | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 27 | Carrefour | France | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 28 | Weed Man Lawn Care | United States of America | Lawn Care Franchises |
| 29 | Minuteman Press | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 30 | Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 31 | Arby's | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 32 | International House of Pancakes (IHOP) | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 33 | Interim HealthCare | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 34 | JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 35 | SERVPRO | United States of America | Restoration Franchises |
| 36 | Jollibee | Philippines | Fast Food Franchises |
| 37 | Coverall® | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 38 | Tim Hortons | Canada | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 39 | The UPS Store | United States of America | Mailing & Shipping Franchises |
| 40 | Dairy Queen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 41 | Snap-on Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 42 | Leadership Management International | United States of America | Business Consulting Services |
| 43 | Husse | Sweden | Pet Store Franchises |
| 44 | GNC Live Well | United States of America | Wellness Products & Services |
| 45 | FASTSIGNS | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 46 | Ben & Jerry's Franchising, Inc. | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 47 | Paul Davis Restoration | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 48 | H&R Block | Canada | Accounting & Financial Franchises |
| 49 | Kona Ice | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 50 | Eye Level Learning Center | South Korea | Child Education Franchises |
| 51 | Orangetheory Fitness | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
| 52 | DIA | Spain | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 53 | Anytime Fitness | United States of America | Health and Beauty: Sports and Recreation |
| 54 | Papa John's | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 55 | TGI Fridays | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 56 | Mathnasium | United States of America | Child Education Franchises |
| 57 | Smoothie King | United States of America | Smoothie & Juice |
| 58 | Sport Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
| 59 | Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 60 | Bojangles | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
| 61 | Paris Baguette | South Korea | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 62 | Great Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
| 63 | Carl's Jr. | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 64 | Merry Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
| 65 | Express Employment Professionals | United States of America | Employment & Staffing Franchises |
| 66 | Rainbow International Restoration | United States of America | Restoration Franchises |
| 67 | Krispy Kreme | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 68 | Midas | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 69 | Comfort Keepers | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 70 | Long John Silver's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 71 | Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 72 | Hardee's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 73 | CARSTAR | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 74 | Yogen Fruz | Canada | Frozen Yogurt Franchises |
| 75 | Pirtek | Australia | B2B Franchises |
| 76 | PuroClean | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 77 | Meineke Car Care Center | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 78 | A&W Restaurants | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
| 79 | Mr. Rooter | United States of America | Plumbing Franchises |
| 80 | Round Table Pizza | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 81 | Fantastic Sams Hair Salons | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
| 82 | Charleys Philly Steaks | United States of America | Sandwich & Bagel Franchises |
| 83 | Play It Again Sports® | United States of America | Sporting Goods Stores |
| 84 | Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees | United States of America | Coffee Franchises |
| 85 | Johnny Rockets | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 86 | Visiting Angels | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 87 | CruiseOne/Dream Vacations | United States of America | Cruise Franchises |
| 88 | Budget Blinds | United States of America | Home Improvement Franchises |
| 89 | Red Robin | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 90 | Once Upon A Child | United States of America | Hobby & Toy Store Franchises |
| 91 | Wingstop | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 92 | Matco Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 93 | ServiceMaster Clean | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 94 | Pressto | Spain | Dry-cleaning & Laundry Franchises |
| 95 | Ziebart | United States of America | Car Detailing Franchises |
| 96 | Edible Arrangements® | United States of America | Gift Franchises |
| 97 | The Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
| 98 | Petland | United States of America | Pet Store Franchises |
| 99 | Jiffy Lube® | United States of America | Oil Change Franchises |
| 100 | NOVUS Glass | United States of America | Auto Glass Franchises |
Source: Franchise Direct
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