The 2026 Multi-Unit 50: A Snapshot of Scale
The 2026 Multi-Unit 50 rankings offer a clear snapshot of where franchisee scale is most concentrated across the industry. As with any living dataset, ongoing refinements to how FRANdata classifies franchisee data have made this year’s rankings a more complete picture than ever.
Measured by sheer volume of multi-unit operators, Subway leads with 1,945 multi-unit franchisees across a total system of 5,605. McDonald’s follows with 1,630 multi-unit franchisees and a notably high concentration: More than 83% of its franchisees operate multiple locations, placing it fifth on the percentage-based list as well.
The UPS Store, AFC, and Dunkin’ round out the top five by count. Each has multi-unit operators numbering in the hundreds, reflecting the depth of experienced operators within these mature systems.
The percentage-based rankings tell a different story about brand architecture and operator strategy. iFoam tops this list with 100% multi-unit penetration. It’s followed by Panera Bread at 96% and Dave’s Hot Chicken at 95%.
Several service-based concepts, like Servpro, ServiceMaster, RooterMan, Koala Insulation, and America’s Swimming Pool Company (ASP), appear across both lists. This reflects a strong appetite among multi-unit operators for recurring-revenue, service-based models that scale well across territories.
Ambika Oberoi is director of information management for FRANdata.
|
Rank |
Brands |
Multi-Zees |
Single Zees |
Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Subway |
1,945 |
3,660 |
5,605 |
|
2 |
McDonald’s |
1,630 |
323 |
1,953 |
|
3 |
The UPS Store |
883 |
2,410 |
3,293 |
|
4 |
AFC |
822 |
1,945 |
2,767 |
|
5 |
Dunkin’ |
741 |
1,015 |
1,756 |
|
6 |
Re/Max |
581 |
766 |
1,347 |
|
7 |
Ace Hardware |
571 |
2,333 |
2,904 |
|
8 |
Health Mart Pharmacy |
558 |
3,188 |
3,746 |
|
9 |
Great Clips |
552 |
244 |
796 |
|
10 |
H&R Block |
522 |
624 |
1,146 |
|
11 |
Domino’s Pizza |
492 |
227 |
719 |
|
12 |
Liberty Tax Service |
477 |
678 |
1,155 |
|
13 |
Little Caesars |
455 |
285 |
740 |
|
14 |
Servpro |
444 |
287 |
731 |
|
15 |
Vision Source |
422 |
2,027 |
2,449 |
|
16 |
HisshoSushi |
376 |
497 |
873 |
|
17 |
Budget Blinds |
374 |
373 |
747 |
|
18 |
DQ Grill & Chill |
366 |
1,057 |
1,423 |
|
19 |
ServiceMaster |
344 |
208 |
552 |
|
20 |
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service |
340 |
166 |
506 |
|
21 |
Chick-fil-A |
335 |
1,557 |
1,892 |
|
22 |
Century 21 |
316 |
640 |
956 |
|
23 |
Baskin-Robbins |
314 |
918 |
1,232 |
|
24 |
JimmyJohn’s |
311 |
669 |
980 |
|
25 |
Jersey Mike’s Subs |
301 |
223 |
524 |
|
26 |
Chem-Dry |
267 |
307 |
574 |
|
27 |
Burger King |
245 |
157 |
402 |
|
28 |
Anytime Fitness |
235 |
1,315 |
1,550 |
|
29 |
Firehouse Subs |
235 |
242 |
477 |
|
30 |
Edible |
212 |
285 |
497 |
|
31 |
Coldwell Banker |
209 |
424 |
633 |
|
32 |
Smoothie King |
205 |
237 |
442 |
|
33 |
Merry Maids |
198 |
115 |
313 |
|
34 |
Snowfox |
193 |
700 |
893 |
|
35 |
Massage Envy |
191 |
187 |
378 |
|
36 |
Taco Bell |
189 |
181 |
370 |
|
37 |
Wendy’s |
183 |
68 |
251 |
|
38 |
PapaJohn’s |
172 |
337 |
509 |
|
39 |
Cold Stone Creamery |
169 |
385 |
554 |
|
40 |
Huntington Learning Center |
166 |
70 |
236 |
|
41 |
MilliCare |
160 |
25 |
185 |
|
42 |
Keystone Insurers Group |
154 |
234 |
388 |
|
43 |
Right at Home |
152 |
130 |
282 |
|
44 |
DQ Treat |
149 |
716 |
865 |
|
45 |
KFC |
149 |
231 |
380 |
|
46 |
Lawn Doctor |
147 |
92 |
239 |
|
47 |
Supercuts |
146 |
101 |
247 |
|
48 |
Wingstop |
143 |
66 |
209 |
|
49 |
Fantastic Sams |
142 |
240 |
382 |
|
50 |
Mathnasium |
141 |
397 |
538 |
Source: FRANdata
Disclaimer: Due to ongoing changes within this system and FRANdata’s continuous data verification process, the total number of multi-unit franchisee owners may be subject to updates.
Top 50 Brands by % of Multi-Unit Franchisees
|
Rank |
Brands |
% Multi-Unit Zees |
Multi Zees |
Single Zees |
Grand Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
iFoam |
100.00% |
25 |
0 |
25 |
|
2 |
Panera Bread |
96.00% |
24 |
1 |
25 |
|
3 |
Dave’s Hot Chicken |
95.00% |
57 |
3 |
60 |
|
4 |
Five Guys |
94.19% |
81 |
5 |
86 |
|
5 |
Palm Beach Tan |
93.10% |
27 |
2 |
29 |
|
6 |
7 Brew |
93.10% |
27 |
2 |
29 |
|
7 |
RooterMan |
92.19% |
59 |
5 |
64 |
|
8 |
Jack in the Box |
90.36% |
75 |
8 |
83 |
|
9 |
Koala Insulation |
89.52% |
94 |
11 |
105 |
|
10 |
Signal |
89.51% |
128 |
15 |
143 |
|
11 |
America’s Swimming Pool Co. (ASP) |
88.62% |
109 |
14 |
123 |
|
12 |
Freshii |
88.00% |
44 |
6 |
50 |
|
13 |
Smartstyle |
87.32% |
62 |
9 |
71 |
|
14 |
MilliCare |
86.49% |
160 |
25 |
185 |
|
15 |
ShelfGenie |
86.44% |
51 |
8 |
59 |
|
16 |
Miracle-Ear |
86.27% |
88 |
14 |
102 |
|
17 |
The Patch Boys |
83.93% |
94 |
18 |
112 |
|
18 |
Lime Painting |
83.87% |
26 |
5 |
31 |
|
19 |
Hello Garage |
83.87% |
26 |
5 |
31 |
|
20 |
McDonald’s |
83.46% |
1,630 |
323 |
1,953 |
|
21 |
Temporary Wall Systems |
81.58% |
62 |
14 |
76 |
|
22 |
Michelin Commercial Service Network |
81.48% |
22 |
5 |
27 |
|
23 |
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers |
80.77% |
42 |
10 |
52 |
|
24 |
Pest Authority |
80.65% |
25 |
31 |
31 |
|
25 |
PacLease |
80.49% |
33 |
8 |
41 |
|
26 |
Frontier Adjusters |
80.00% |
104 |
26 |
130 |
|
27 |
Tide Cleaners |
80.00% |
20 |
5 |
25 |
|
28 |
Smash My Trash |
79.85% |
107 |
27 |
134 |
|
29 |
Miracle Method |
79.49% |
31 |
8 |
39 |
|
30 |
Buddy’s Home Furnishings |
76.92% |
20 |
6 |
26 |
|
31 |
Godfather’s Pizza |
74.05% |
137 |
48 |
185 |
|
32 |
Wendy’s |
72.91% |
183 |
68 |
251 |
|
33 |
Playa Bowls |
70.97% |
22 |
9 |
31 |
|
34 |
Huntington Learning Center |
70.34% |
166 |
70 |
236 |
|
35 |
Buddy’s Home Furnishings |
70.00% |
21 |
9 |
30 |
|
36 |
Sola Salon Studios |
69.70% |
92 |
40 |
132 |
|
37 |
Great Clips |
69.35% |
552 |
244 |
796 |
|
38 |
Domino’s Pizza |
68.43% |
492 |
227 |
719 |
|
39 |
Wingstop |
68.42% |
143 |
66 |
209 |
|
40 |
Jet-Black Asphalt Sealcoating and Repair |
68.29% |
28 |
13 |
41 |
|
41 |
Blaze Pizza |
68.18% |
45 |
21 |
66 |
|
42 |
USA Insulation |
67.65% |
23 |
11 |
34 |
|
43 |
Barberitos |
67.57% |
25 |
12 |
37 |
|
44 |
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service |
67.19% |
340 |
166 |
506 |
|
45 |
Bojangles |
66.67% |
38 |
19 |
57 |
|
46 |
Valvoline Instant Oil Change |
66.67% |
32 |
16 |
48 |
|
47 |
Budget |
66.67% |
24 |
12 |
36 |
|
48 |
Penn Station Sandwiches |
66.20% |
47 |
24 |
71 |
|
49 |
N-Hance |
66.06% |
72 |
37 |
109 |
|
50 |
Sotheby’s International Realty |
65.93% |
89 |
46 |
135 |
Source: FRANdata
Note: Brands with fewer than 25 franchisees were excluded.
Disclaimer: Due to ongoing changes within this system and FRANdata’s continuous data verification process, the total number of multi-unit franchisee owners may be subject to updates.
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