2020 Top Global Franchises Ranking
If you're interested in an opportunity with international appeal, start your search with our ranking of the top franchises seeking to expand outside the U.S.
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Franchise name/rank
Category/Description
Initial Investment
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# 1
McDonald's
Hamburgers
Burgers, chicken, salads, beverages
$1.3M - $2.3M
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# 2
KFC US LLC
Chicken
Chicken
$1.4M - $2.8M
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# 3
Pizza Hut LLC
Pizza
Pizza, pasta, wings
$367K - $2.1M
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# 4
7-Eleven Inc.
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores
$70K - $1.2M
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# 5
Dunkin'
Coffee
Coffee, doughnuts, baked goods
$200K - $1.7M
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# 6
Dairy Queen
Ice Cream
Ice cream, burgers, chicken
$1.1M - $1.9M
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# 7
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Request InfoTutoring
Supplemental education
$64K - $140K
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# 8
Baskin-Robbins
Ice Cream
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen beverages
$124K - $559K
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# 9
Taco Bell
Mexican Food
Mexican food
$571K - $3M
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# 10
Anytime Fitness
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Fitness centers
$96K - $524K
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# 11
RE/MAX LLC
Real Estate
Real estate
$42K - $284K
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# 12
Ace Hardware
Miscellaneous Retail Businesses
Hardware and home-improvement stores
$292K - $2.1M
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# 13
Arby's
Miscellaneous Sandwiches
Sandwiches, fries, shakes
$629K - $2.2M
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# 14
Petland
Pet Stores
Pets, pet supplies, boarding, daycare, grooming
$301K - $1.1M
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# 15
H&R Block
Tax Services
Tax preparation, electronic filing
$32K - $149K
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# 16
Subway
Sandwiches
Subs, salads
$140K - $342K
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# 17
Papa John's Int'l. Inc.
Pizza
Pizza
$130K - $844K
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# 18
Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC
Hamburgers
Burgers
$1.6M - $2.2M
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# 19
The UPS Store
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Postal, business, printing, and communications services
$138K - $567K
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# 20
Super 8 by Wyndham
Hotels & Motels
Hotels
$233K - $4.8M
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# 21
Novus Glass
Windshield Repair
Auto glass repair and replacement
$55K - $264K
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# 22
Keller Williams
Real Estate
Real estate
$183K - $336K
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# 23
Snap-on Tools
Tools Distribution
Professional tools and equipment
$172K - $376K
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# 24
Hampton by Hilton
Hotels & Motels
Midprice hotels
$7.7M - $20.3M
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# 25
Supercuts
Hair Care
Hair salons
$151K - $321K
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# 26
Eye Level Learning Centers
Tutoring
Supplemental education
$52K - $122K
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# 27
Rainbow International Restoration
Restoration Services
Indoor cleaning and restoration
$194K - $287K
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# 28
Interim HealthCare
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Medical home care, medical staffing
$126K - $199K
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# 29
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Children's Fitness Programs
Early-learning/fitness programs
$37K - $277K
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# 30
The Little Gym Int'l.
Children's Fitness Programs
Child-development/fitness programs
$175K - $457K
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# 31
Hardee's Restaurants LLC
Hamburgers
Burgers
$1.5M - $2.1M
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# 32
Smoothie King
Smoothies/Juices
Smoothies, healthful snacks, health products
$270K - $846K
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# 33
Ben & Jerry's
Ice Cream
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, smoothies
$152K - $547K
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# 34
Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Hotels & Motels
Upscale hotels and resorts
$30.6M - $129M
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# 35
Pearle Vision
Eye Care
Eye care and eyewear
$78K - $644K
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# 36
Circle K
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores
$189K - $1.9M
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# 37
The Maids
Residential Cleaning
Residential cleaning
$64K - $154K
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# 38
Jazzercise Inc.
Fitness
Group fitness classes, conventions, apparel, and accessories
$2K - $22K
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# 39
Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Request InfoCarpet & Upholstery Services
Carpet and upholstery cleaning, tile and stone care, granite countertop renewal
$68K - $192K
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# 40
Liberty Tax Service
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Tax preparation, electronic filing, bookkeeping, payroll, loans, insurance, credit repair
$61K - $74K
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# 41
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sports Bars/Pubs
Wings, bar food, alcohol
$2.7M - $4.2M
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# 42
Servpro
Restoration Services
Fire, water, and other damage cleanup and restoration
$168K - $221K
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# 43
Mac Tools
Tools Distribution
Automotive tools and equipment
$132K - $287K
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# 44
Auntie Anne's
Pretzels
Soft pretzels
$199K - $385K
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# 45
Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express
Hotels & Motels
Hotels
$9M - $20M
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# 46
Gold's Gym
Fitness
Health and fitness centers
$2.2M - $5M
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# 47
The Alternative Board (TAB)
Miscellaneous Business Services
Business owner advisory boards, coaching, strategic planning
$58K - $103K
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# 48
PostNet
Postal & Business Centers
Packing, shipping, printing, signs, marketing solutions
$186K - $228K
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# 49
GNC Franchising
Vitamin Stores
Vitamins and nutrition products
$150K - $389K
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# 50
ServiceMaster Clean/ServiceMaster Restore
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial/residential cleaning, disaster restoration
$77K - $275K
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