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Top 100 global franchises: Rankings around the world July 2021
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 July 2021
| Rank | Name | Country | Industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDonald's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 2 | KFC | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 3 | Burger King | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 4 | 7-Eleven | United States of America | Retail Franchises |
| 5 | Domino's | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 6 | Ace Hardware Corporation | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 7 | Century 21 | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 8 | Papa John's | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 9 | Taco Bell | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 10 | Pizza Hut | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 11 | Wendy's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 12 | Dunkin' | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 13 | SUBWAY | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 14 | Chick-fil-A | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 15 | Tim Hortons | Canada | Fast Food Franchises |
| 16 | Marriott International | United States of America | Travel Franchises |
| 17 | SERVPRO | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 18 | Jersey Mike's | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 19 | RE/MAX | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 20 | Interim HealthCare | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 21 | Baskin-Robbins | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 22 | Smoothie King | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 23 | Midas | United States of America | Automotive Franchises |
| 24 | H&R Block | Canada | Accounting & Financial Franchises |
| 25 | InterContinental Hotels and Resorts | UK - England | Hotel Franchises |
| 26 | Express Employment Professionals | United States of America | Employment & Staffing Franchises |
| 27 | Circle K | United States of America | Retail Franchises |
| 28 | Pirtek | Australia | Maintenance Services |
| 29 | Orangetheory Fitness | United States of America | Fitness Franchises |
| 30 | The UPS Store | United States of America | Business Services Franchises |
| 31 | Hardee's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 32 | Kumon | Japan | Child Education Franchises |
| 33 | FASTSIGNS | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 34 | Ziebart | United States of America | Car Detailing Franchises |
| 35 | Choice Hotels | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 36 | Chili's | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
| 37 | Carl's Jr. | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 38 | Budget Blinds | United States of America | Home Improvement |
| 39 | Anytime Fitness | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
| 40 | Great Clips | United States of America | Health & Beauty Franchises |
| 41 | Snap-on Tools | United States of America | Automotive Franchises |
| 42 | Paris Baguette | South Korea | Food Franchises |
| 43 | Home Instead | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 44 | Kiddie Academy® | United States of America | Children's Franchises |
| 45 | Culver’s | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 46 | Marco’s Pizza | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 47 | Signarama | United States of America | B2B Franchises |
| 48 | Jack in the Box | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
| 49 | Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 50 | Primrose Schools | United States of America | Children's Franchises |
| 51 | Pearle Vision | United States of America | Retail Franchises |
| 52 | Little Caesars | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 53 | CARSTAR | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 54 | Homewatch Caregivers | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 55 | Spherion | United States of America | Employment & Staffing Franchises |
| 56 | Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 57 | Keller Williams Realty | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 58 | Jiffy Lube® | United States of America | Oil Change Franchises |
| 59 | Wireless Zone | United States of America | Cellular / Telecommunications |
| 60 | Sport Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
| 61 | Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 62 | Big O Tires® | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 63 | Pinch A Penny | United States of America | Retail Franchises |
| 64 | McAlister's Deli | United States of America | Deli Franchises |
| 65 | Arby's | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 66 | Coverall® | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 67 | Scooter’s Coffee | United States of America | Coffee Franchises |
| 68 | Glass Doctor | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 69 | International House of Pancakes (IHOP) | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 70 | Dairy Queen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 71 | Mr. Rooter | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 72 | Meineke Car Care Center | United States of America | Automotive Franchises |
| 73 | Minuteman Press | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 74 | Church's Chicken | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 75 | Planet Fitness | United States of America | Fitness Franchises |
| 76 | Jollibee | Philippines | Fast Food Franchises |
| 77 | Christian Brothers Automotive | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 78 | Coldwell Banker Residential | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 79 | CertaPro Painters | United States of America | Repair & Painting Franchises |
| 80 | ServiceMaster Clean | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 81 | Auntie Anne's Pretzels | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 82 | Mathnasium | United States of America | Child Education Franchises |
| 83 | Weed Man Lawn Care | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 84 | Captain D's | United States of America | Seafood Franchises |
| 85 | The Maids | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 86 | NOVUS Glass | United States of America | Automotive Franchises |
| 87 | Husse | Sweden | Pet Store Franchises |
| 88 | Hilton Hotels & Resorts | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 89 | Cinnabon | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 90 | College Hunks Hauling Junk/College Hunks Moving | United States of America | Junk Removal Businesses |
| 91 | Mr. Appliance | United States of America | Home Services Franchises |
| 92 | F45 Training | United States of America | Fitness Franchises |
| 93 | Hertz | United States of America | Automotive Franchises |
| 94 | Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 95 | Mountain Mike’s Pizza | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 96 | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 97 | PuroClean | United States of America | Cleaning Franchises |
| 98 | Petland | United States of America | Pet Store Franchises |
| 99 | Dickey's Barbecue Pit | United States of America | Food Franchises |
| 100 | Long John Silver's | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
Source: Franchise Direct
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