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| RANK | FRANCHISE |
|---|---|
| #1 |
McDonald's |
| #2 |
7-Eleven Inc. |
| #3 |
Dunkin' Donuts |
| #4 |
The UPS StoreRequest More Info |
| #5 |
RE/MAX LLC |
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