Mega 99

The annual Mega 99 list ranks 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 the brands they prefer. If you’re looking to expand and diversify your franchise enterprise, take a look at what the “big guys” are buying.

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2017 Mega 99 Rankings

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 the brands they favor.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Mega Zees: 7 franchisee superheroes Tell How They Did It

We kick off 2016 with our annual Mega 99 issue: a list of the largest U.S. franchisees ranked by total number of units--along with 7 profiles of multi-unit mega-operators.

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2016 Mega 99 Rankings

Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country's largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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It's Mega 99 Time!: These Multi-Unit Operators Know How To Go Big

We've rounded up another "Mega 99" issue--and that means some big numbers.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Mega Movers: Six Multi-Unit Operators Who Exemplify Franchisee Success

Not all entrepreneurs have the drive, initiative, and persistence to make it to the top. It takes a savvy operator who can evaluate risk and is not afraid to take it.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Mega-Stars: Six Movers and Shakers Who Shoot For The Sky

Franchising is big. And so are some of its franchisees. Just take a look at our "Mega 99" list (page 54) and you'll see what we mean!

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Mega Bucks: Six Movers And Shakers Tell Their Tales

We are always on the lookout for big franchisees, the kind who don't run a half dozen units but dozens of units.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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2012 Mega 99 Rankings

Each year we work with FRANdata to compile a list of the country’s largest multi-unit franchisee organizations.

Multi-Unit Franchisee
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Super-Sized!: Mega 99 franchisees grow bigger in 2011

There are some big franchisees out there, mega franchisees, in fact! We know because each year we rank them by number of units and brands in our "Mega 99" list. Beyond these black-and-white numbers--which are especially impressive since many began working part-time in low-level positions, or started with a single unit--are their stories of passion, creativity, long hours, and sheer will and determination to succeed. Multi-unit franchisees have many stories to tell, and their journeys to where they are today are filled with ups and downs.

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2011 "MEGA 99" Showcases Nation's Largest Multi-Unit Franchisees

Franchise Update Media Group (FUMG), the leading industry resource for franchise development, today announced that the search is on for the nation's largest multi-unit franchisees, to be included in the 2011 "MEGA 99" lists. The submission deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010.

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Success takes many forms for this year's Mega 99

Becoming a "Mega Franchisee" is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor. For a third year, Area Developer has measured and highlighted those franchisees bold enough, smart enough - and fortunate enough - to succeed in the rapidly growing and lucrative market of multiunit and multi-concept development.