The Top Global Franchises

Looking to expand beyond the U.S.? This list features the top 200 franchise brands growing across the world.

- TRACY STAPP HEROLD

Want to buy a franchise outside the United States? You're in luck, because franchising is increasingly a global affair.

Consider this statistic: Every year, we rank the top 500 franchises in our Franchise 500 list—and this year, nearly 45% of those brands’ locations were outside the U.S.!

That's not to say global expansion is easy. It comes with plenty of challenges—from adapting products, services, and marketing to various locales and cultures, to dealing with different laws and regulations, to overcoming language barriers. But more and more franchisors see value in it, which is why we recognize the strongest global brands in this annual ranking.