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The Top 100 Global Franchises List

Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises list is one of the industry's premier franchise rankings. It uses a methodology that goes beyond system size and financial performance by taking in a host of criteria (further detail below).
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What makes the Top 100 stand out?

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There are thousands of franchises, and many of them are operating admirably well. The franchises that comprise the Top 100, however, stand out in some way. All of the Top 100 Franchises share the keys to business success at any level including: a well-defined business identity, a clear business plan, a commitment to training and support, and the ability to innovate to keep pace with ever-changing social and economic conditions.

The Top 100 is ranked from a pool of franchises using a host of criteria, including:

  • Sales
  • Number of locations
  • Percentage location growth (over the previous year)
  • Company age
  • Duration of franchising experience
  • Financial assistance provided to prospective franchisees
  • Standard initial investment and royalty fee

PLEASE NOTE: The Top 100 Franchises ranking is not intended to endorse, advertise, or recommend any particular franchise system nor is it a definitive list. The ranking and its accompanying report are simply meant to offer a snapshot look at some of the world’s top franchise operations each year.

If you are considering buying a franchise, we advise you to do sound due diligence, including personal assessment, extensive franchise research, as well as seeking professional legal and financial advice.

Methodology for the TOP 100 Global Franchises Ranking

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