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QSRs dominate global franchise list

February 21, 2014

For the sixth consecutive year, Franchise Direct has published its Top 100 Global Franchises list, ranking the best franchises in the world based on expansion.

According to a news release, Subway has retained its position as the top franchise, while McDonald's jumped back into the runner-up spot after a brief absence. KFC, Burger King and 7-Eleven round out the top five. The Top 10 in this year's list are:

1. Subway
2. McDonald's
3. KFC
4. Burger King
5. 7-Eleven
6. Pizza Hut
7. GNC
8. Wyndham Hotel Group
9. Dunkin' Donuts
10. Dia (grocery store)

Food concepts dominated the list, with 35 brands appearing in the top 100. Cleaning concepts were second, with nine franchises, while automotive was third, with eight.

The Top 100 companies were selected from hundreds of franchises that have grown their networks through international expansion. The most recent data on these franchise systems was collected through self-reported company statistics, FDDs, SEC filings and published industry sources, and then subjected to a range of analytical criteria, the release said.