2012 Top Global Franchises
200 North American franchisors seeking international franchisees
While Entrepreneur's Franchise 500® focuses on U.S.-based franchises, the appeal of franchising goes well beyond our borders. If you've been thinking about buying a franchise--in the U.S. or any other country--consider this list of the top ranking 200 Franchise 500 companies that are seeking international franchisees.
Top 10 Global Franchises for 2012
RANK |
FRANCHISE NAME |
STARTUP COSTS | |
| 1 |
Ranked #1 in 2011
|
Hampton Hotels |
$3.7M - 13.52M |
| 2 |
Ranked #7 in 2011
|
Subway |
$85.2K - 260.35K |
| 3 |
New to Global Franchises for 2012
|
Servpro |
$133.05K - 181.45K |
| 4 |
Ranked #5 in 2011
|
Days Inn |
$187.37K - 6.99M |
| 5 |
Ranked #3 in 2011
|
McDonald's |
$1.07M - 1.89M |
| 6 |
Ranked #8 in 2011
|
Denny's Inc. |
$1.18M - 2.4M |
| 7 |
Ranked #25 in 2011
|
H & R Block |
$31.51K - 138.7K |
| 8 |
Ranked #11 in 2011
|
Pizza Hut Inc. |
$295K - 2.15M |
| 9 |
Ranked #13 in 2011
|
Dunkin' Donuts |
$310.25K - 1.77M |
| 10 |
Ranked #16 in 2011
|
Anytime Fitness |
$56.3K - 353.9K |
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