2017 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
7-Eleven Inc.
Convenience Stores
Convenience stores
$70K - $1.2M
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# 2
McDonald's
Hamburgers
Burgers, chicken, salads, beverages
$1.3M - $2.3M
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# 3
Dairy Queen
Ice Cream
Ice cream, burgers, chicken
$1.1M - $1.9M
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# 4
Subway
Sandwiches
Subs, salads
$140K - $342K
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# 5
Dunkin'
Coffee
Coffee, doughnuts, baked goods
$200K - $1.7M
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# 6
Kumon Math & Reading Centers
Request InfoTutoring
Supplemental education
$74K - $157K
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# 7
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp.
Baked Goods
Doughnuts, coffee
$275K - $1.9M
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# 8
KFC US LLC
Chicken
Chicken
$1.4M - $2.8M
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# 9
Pizza Hut LLC
Pizza
Pizza, pasta, wings
$367K - $2.1M
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# 10
H&R Block
Tax Services
Tax preparation, electronic filing
$32K - $149K
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# 11
RE/MAX LLC
Real Estate
Real estate
$42K - $284K
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# 12
Papa John's Int'l. Inc.
Pizza
Pizza
$130K - $844K
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# 13
Snap-on Tools
Tools Distribution
Professional tools and equipment
$172K - $376K
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# 14
Ace Hardware
Miscellaneous Retail Businesses
Hardware and home-improvement stores
$292K - $2.1M
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# 15
Baskin-Robbins
Ice Cream
Ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen beverages
$124K - $559K
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# 16
Anytime Fitness
Request InfoFitness
Fitness centers
$96K - $524K
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# 17
Hilton Hotels and Resorts
Hotels & Motels
Upscale hotels and resorts
$30.6M - $129M
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# 18
Arby's
Miscellaneous Sandwiches
Sandwiches, fries, shakes
$629K - $2.2M
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# 19
Yogen Fruz
Ices
Frozen yogurt, soft-serve ice cream
$123K - $460K
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# 20
Novus Glass
Windshield Repair
Auto glass repair and replacement
$55K - $264K
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# 21
Gold's Gym
Fitness
Health and fitness centers
$2.2M - $5M
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# 22
Doubletree by Hilton
Hotels & Motels
Upscale hotels and resorts
$22.9M - $79.2M
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# 23
Matco Tools
Tools Distribution
Mechanics' tools and equipment
$78K - $274K
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# 24
The UPS Store
Postal & Business Centers
Postal, business, printing, and communications services
$138K - $567K
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# 25
Denny's Inc.
Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Family restaurants
$305K - $2.4M
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# 26
Jazzercise Inc.
Fitness
Group fitness classes, conventions, apparel, and accessories
$2K - $22K
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# 27
Hampton by Hilton
Hotels & Motels
Midprice hotels
$7.7M - $20.3M
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# 28
Taco Bell
Mexican Food
Mexican food
$571K - $3M
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# 29
Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC
Hamburgers
Burgers
$1.6M - $2.2M
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# 30
Home Instead Senior Care
Senior Care
Nonmedical senior care
$109K - $125K
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# 31
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.
Chicken
Chicken wings
$376K - $724K
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# 32
Petland
Pet Stores
Pets, pet supplies, boarding, daycare, grooming
$301K - $1.1M
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# 33
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar
Sports Bars/Pubs
Restaurants and sports bars
$1.1M - $3M
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# 34
Hardee's Restaurants LLC
Hamburgers
Burgers
$1.5M - $2.1M
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# 35
Hilton Garden Inn
Hotels & Motels
Upscale midprice hotels
$13.1M - $27.1M
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# 36
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Hotels & Motels
Upscale all-suite hotels
$18M - $85.7M
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# 37
Pop-A-Lock Franchise System
Locksmith Services
Mobile locksmith and security services
$97K - $130K
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# 38
Edible
Miscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
Sculpted fruit bouquets, chocolate covered fruit, smoothies, fruit salads, baked goods
$174K - $410K
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# 39
ServiceMaster Clean/ServiceMaster Restore
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial/residential cleaning, disaster restoration
$77K - $275K
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# 40
Liberty Tax Service
Tax Services
Tax preparation, electronic filing, bookkeeping, payroll, loans, insurance, credit repair
$61K - $74K
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# 41
Servpro
Restoration Services
Fire, water, and other damage cleanup and restoration
$168K - $221K
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# 42
Hooters
Sports Bars/Pubs
Casual restaurants
$957K - $4.3M
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# 43
Snap Fitness Inc.
Fitness
24-hour fitness centers
$145K - $479K
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# 44
Jiffy Lube Int'l. Inc.
Oil-Change Services
Oil changes, preventive maintenance
$207K - $423K
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# 45
Mac Tools
Tools Distribution
Automotive tools and equipment
$132K - $287K
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# 46
Ziebart
Automotive Appearance Services
Auto appearance and protection services
$298K - $469K
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# 47
CPR Cell Phone Repair
Electronics Repairs/Sales
Electronics repairs and sales
$80K - $206K
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# 48
Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l. Inc.
Commercial Cleaning
Commercial cleaning
$4K - $56K
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# 49
Eye Level Learning Centers
Tutoring
Supplemental education
$52K - $122K
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# 50
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Hotels & Motels
Upscale extended-stay hotels
$12.3M - $26M
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