Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Special Edition | Page 15

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 . While the list is dominated by food brands , it also includes non-food concepts such as business services ( tax preparation ), consumer services ( automotive ), and lodging . Building a multi-unit empire is a matter of taste , opportunity , passion , and comfort level . If you ’ re looking to expand and diversify your own franchise empire , take a gander at what the “ big guys ” are buying — it just might help you in your growth choices in 2017 .
NAME UNITS BRANDS
1 NPC INTERNATIONAL 1,478 Pizza Hut , Wendy ' s , Taco Bell , KFC
2 TARGET CORP . 1,170 Pizza Hut , Cold Stone Creamery
3 FLYNN RESTAURANT GROUP 854 Applebee ' s , Taco Bell , Panera Bread
4 CARROLS GROUP 762 Burger King
5 SUN HOLDINGS 724 Burger King , Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , Arby ' s , Cicis , Golden Corral , Krispy Kreme , Gnc
6 DHANANI GROUP 669 Burger King , Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
7
MUY BRANDS
607
Pizza Hut , Wendy ' s , Taco Bell , Long John Silver ' s
8
ARAMARK
556
Einstein Bros . Bagels , Chick-Fil-A , Subway , Papa John ' s , Panda Express , Pizza Hut , Quiznos , Taco Bell , Freshii , Moe ' s Southwest Grill , Qdoba , Tim Hortons , Which Wich , Chili ' s , Raising Cane ' s , Erbert & Gerbert ' s , Sbarro , The Extreme Pita , KFC , Steak ’ N Shake , Quaker Steak & Lube , The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf , Wahoo ' s Fish Taco , Rita ' s Italian Ice , Dunkin ' Donuts , Cosi , Mooyah , La Madeleine , Pinkberry , Denny ' s
9
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS
547
Subway , Cinnabon , Wendy ' s , Arby ' s , Taco Bell , Dq Treat , Moe ' s Southwest Grill , Pizza Hut ,
Carvel Ice Cream Shoppe , Chester ' s , KFC , Hot Stuff Pizza
10
HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE
SERVICES
538
Jiffy Lube
11
ARMY & AIR FORCE
EXCHANGE SERVICES
497
Burger King , Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , Taco Bell , Arby ' s , Einstein Bros . Bagels , Wing Zone ,
Pizza Hut , Taco John ' s , Church ' s Chicken , Denny ' s , Domino ' s , Godfather ' s Pizza , Subway , Charleys Philly Steaks , Blimpie , Cinnabon , Captain D ' s
12
ROTTINGHAUS COMPANY
398
Subway
13
HARMAN MANAGEMENT
CORP .
394
KFC , A & W , Long John Silver ' s , Pizza Hut
14
SODEXO
393
Einstein Bros . Bagels , Chick-Fil-A , Pizza Hut , Subway , Taco Bell , Jamba Juice , Erbert & Gerbert ' s , Papa John ' s , Ufood Grill , Burger King , Quiznos , Moe ' s Southwest Grill , Mcalister ' s Deli , Tim Hortons , Blimpie , Hot Stuff Pizza , Qdoba , Chester ' s , Dq Treat , Mrs . Fields , Nathan ' s Famous , Quaker Steak & Lube , The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf , Tony Lukes , A & W , Godfather ' s Pizza , Sbarro
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GPS HOSPITALITY
388
Burger King , Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
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HMS HOST
377
Burger King , Nathan ' s Famous , Quiznos , Pizza Hut , The Great American Bagel , Cinnabon , Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen , Famous Famiglia Pizzeria , Chick-Fil-A , KFC , Pinkberry , Ruby ' s Diner ,
TCBY , La Madeleine , Steak ’ N Shake , Miami Grill , Atlanta Bread Company , A & W , Manchu Wok , Baja Fresh , Blimpie , Godfather ' s Pizza , Yeung ' s Lotus Express , Panda Express
17
KBP FOODS
361
KFC , Taco Bell , Pizza Hut
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JIB MANAGEMENT ( YADAV ENTERPRISES )
343 Jack In The Box , Denny ' s , El Pollo Loco , Corner Bakery Cafe , Sizzler , TGI Fridays
19 TACALA 338 Taco Bell , Sonic Drive-In , KFC
20 UNITED STATES BEEF CORP . 337 Arby ' s , Taco Bueno
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