In this article we discuss the 5 most profitable franchises in the world. To see more franchises, click 20 Most Profitable Franchises in the World.
5. Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ)
Category: Food Franchises
Number of Franchises: 17,600
Initial Franchise Cost: $101,450 to $667,500
Annual Sales: $14.30 billion
Domino’s Pizza Franchising LLC is franchising Domino’s since 1967. Headquartered in Michigan, the company franchises Domino’s restaurant specializing in Pizza. The eatery allows dine-in, takeaway, and delivery services. Adapting quickly to the COVID-19 and moving the business to online channels helped the company regain its position in the top five franchises. Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) earned a revenue of $4.1 billion in the year 2020.
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4. 7-Eleven
Category: Retail Franchises
Number of Franchises: 66,195
Initial Franchise Cost: $53,600 to $1.16 million
Annual Sales: $89.00 billion
7-Eleven, Inc., with headquarters in Texas, is the franchisor of 7-Eleven. 7-Eleven operate convenience stores offering a broad range of products traditionally unavailable in other retail stores.
3. Burger King, owned by Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR)
Category: Fast Food Franchises
Number of Franchises: 18,625
Initial Franchise Cost: $333,100 to $3.3 million
Annual Sales: $22.92 billion
Burger King Corporation handles the franchising of Burger King. Burger King allows fast service of ham-burgers offering varieties of alterations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The franchisee is bound to operate the franchise with a specific brand, color scheme, standards, and consistency.
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2. KFC, owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)
Category: Fast Food Franchises
Number of Franchises: 24,395
Initial Franchise Cost: $1.5 million to $2.7 million
Annual Sales: $27.9 billion
KFC US, LLC handles the franchising of KFC. KFC is the subsidiary of YUM! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and operates chicken burgers and other related items and offers delivery, takeaway, and dine-in services.
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1. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD)
Category: Fast Food Franchises
Number of Franchises: 39,000
Initial Franchise Cost: $1.3 million to $2.2 million
Annual Sales: $100 billion
McDonald’s is franchised by McDonald’s USA, LLC, which is a subsidiary of the parent company, McDonald’s Corporation. With the largest network of franchises around the world, the franchise is one of the most lucrative options available.
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