What are the biggest franchises in the world?
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 February 2019
Rank | Name | Country | Industry |
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1 | McDonald's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
2 | KFC | United States of America | Chicken Franchises |
3 | Burger King | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
4 | Pizza Hut | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
5 | 7 Eleven | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
6 | Marriott International | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
7 | RE/MAX | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
8 | Dunkin' Donuts | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
9 | InterContinental Hotels and Resorts | UK - England | Hotel Franchises |
10 | SUBWAY® | United States of America | Sandwich & Bagel Franchises |
11 | Baskin-Robbins | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
12 | Domino's | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
13 | Taco Bell | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
14 | Ace Hardware Corporation | United States of America | Home Improvement Retail Franchises |
15 | Jani-King Commercial Cleaning Services | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
16 | Wyndham Hotels and Resorts | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
17 | Hertz | United States of America | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
18 | Carrefour | France | Convenience Store Franchises |
19 | Europcar | France | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
20 | Choice Hotels | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
21 | Hilton Hotels & Resorts | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
22 | Circle K | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
23 | Wendy's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
24 | DIA | Spain | Convenience Store Franchises |
25 | JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
26 | Groupe Casino | France | Food & Grocery Retail Franchises |
27 | Great Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
28 | Century 21 | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
29 | Anytime Fitness Inc. | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
30 | Kumon | Japan | Child Education Franchises |
31 | Midas | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
32 | Krispy Kreme | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
33 | Little Caesars | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
34 | Smoothie King | United States of America | Smoothie & Juice |
35 | ServiceMaster Clean | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
36 | Papa John's | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
37 | Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning | United States of America | Carpet Cleaning Franchises |
38 | Snap-on Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
39 | The UPS Store | United States of America | Mailing & Shipping Franchises |
40 | Hardee's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
41 | Marco’s Pizza | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
42 | Weed Man Lawn Care | United States of America | Lawn Care & Pest Control Franchises |
43 | Sport Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
44 | Coldwell Banker Residential | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
45 | Carl's Jr. | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
46 | NOVUS Glass | United States of America | Auto Glass Franchises |
47 | Naturhouse | Spain | Wellness Products & Services |
48 | Paris Baguette | South Korea | Sandwich & Bagel Franchises |
49 | GNC Live Well | United States of America | Wellness Products & Services |
50 | Yogen Fruz | Canada | Frozen Yogurt Franchises |
51 | Minuteman Press | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
52 | Dairy Queen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
53 | International House of Pancakes (IHOP) | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
54 | Coverall® | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
55 | Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
56 | Merry Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
57 | Auntie Anne's Pretzels | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
58 | SERVPRO | United States of America | Restoration Franchises |
59 | Arby's | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
60 | Matco Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
61 | Dream Vacations | United States of America | Cruise Franchises |
62 | Ziebart | United States of America | Car Detailing Franchises |
63 | Johnny Rockets | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
64 | Orangetheory Fitness | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
65 | Cinnabon | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
66 | Husse | Sweden | Pet Store Franchises |
67 | TGI Fridays | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
68 | Pita Pit | Canada | Fast Food Franchises |
69 | AAMCO | United States of America | Transmission Franchises |
70 | Lizarran | Spain | Food Franchises |
71 | Tim Hortons | Canada | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
72 | The Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
73 | H&R Block | Canada | Financial Services |
74 | Eye Level Learning Center | South Korea | Child Education Franchises |
75 | Edible Arrangements® | United States of America | Gift Franchises |
76 | Groupe Auchan | France | Food & Grocery Retail Franchises |
77 | Meineke Car Care Center | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
78 | Jazzercise | United States of America | Women's Fitness Franchises |
79 | Budget Blinds | United States of America | Home Improvement Franchises |
80 | Five Guys Burgers and Fries | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
81 | Jiffy Lube® | United States of America | Oil Change Franchises |
82 | No+Vello | Spain | Spa Franchises |
83 | CertaPro Painters | United States of America | Repair & Painting Franchises |
84 | Express Employment Professionals | United States of America | Employment & Staffing Franchises |
85 | A&W Restaurants | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
86 | Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
87 | Home Instead | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
88 | Cold Stone Creamery® | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
89 | Engel & Völkers | Germany | Real Estate Franchises |
90 | Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
91 | Denny's | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
92 | FASTSIGNS | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
93 | Moe's Southwest Grill | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
94 | Chili's | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
95 | Supercuts | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
96 | 100 Montaditos | Spain | Restaurant Franchises |
97 | Sandler Training | United States of America | Training Franchises |
98 | Long John Silver's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
99 | Precision Tune Auto Care | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
100 | Snap Fitness | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
Source: Franchise Direct
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