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Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country’s largest multi-unit franchisee organizations. Based on total unit count, the rankings show not only the number of units these “mega” franchisees operate, but also their brands. While the list is dominated by food brands, it also includes non-food brands such as business services (tax preparation), consumer services (automotive), and lodging. If you’re looking to expand and diversify your own franchise empire, study what the “big guys” are buying—it just might help you with your own growth choices in 2020.
Notes: Seventh-ranked MUY! Companies was sold off in pieces in October 2021 and no longer exists. And of course the pandemic has skewed everyone.
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About: The Mega 99 Rankings are a list of the largest franchisees/franchisee organizations in the U.S. based on their collective ownership of franchised businesses. Over the current year, FRANdata has used its institutional knowledge along with information gained directly from franchisees to rank franchisees in terms of the franchised businesses/locations they own.
Methodology: FRANdata has the most comprehensive franchisee database available. Using this information, complemented by the most extensively verified consumer database in the U.S., FRANdata identifies and consolidates franchisee ownership to formulate the Mega 99 Rankings.