Hierbij de top 100 beste en grootste franchise ondernemingen ter Wereld. Gemeten / onderzoek in 2013 door Franchisedirect.com. De beste en meest succesvolle franchise concepten. De meeste bedrijven komen uit … Amerika.
| Rank | Franchise Name | Country | Industry |
| 1 | SUBWAY® | United States of America | Sandwich & Bagel Franchises |
| 2 | 7 Eleven | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 3 | McDonald’s | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 4 | KFC | United States of America | Chicken Franchises |
| 5 | Burger King | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 6 | Pizza Hut | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 7 | Wyndham Hotel Group | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 8 | Hertz | United States of America | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
| 9 | Ace Hardware Corporation | United States of America | Home Improvement Retail Franchises |
| 10 | InterContinental Hotels Group | United Kingdom | Hotel Franchises |
| 11 | GNC Live Well | United States of America | Wellness Products & Services |
| 12 | Europcar | France | Car Rental & Dealer Franchises |
| 13 | Carrefour | France | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 14 | Dunkin’ Donuts | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 15 | DIA | Spain | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 16 | Choice Hotels | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 17 | Taco Bell | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 18 | Tim Hortons | Canada | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 19 | Domino’s Pizza | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 20 | Snap-on Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 21 | RE/MAX | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 22 | Baskin-Robbins | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 23 | Dairy Queen | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 24 | Papa Johns | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 25 | Marriott International | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 26 | Hilton Worldwide | United States of America | Hotel Franchises |
| 27 | Kumon North America, Inc. | Japan | Child Education Franchises |
| 28 | Curves | United States of America | Women’s Fitness Franchises |
| 29 | JAN-PRO Cleaning Systems | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 30 | Yves Rocher | France | Cosmetic Franchises |
| 31 | Century 21 | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 32 | Yogen Fruz | Canada | Frozen Yogurt Franchises |
| 33 | ServiceMaster Clean | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 34 | Circle K | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 35 | The UPS Store | United States of America | Mailing & Shipping Franchises |
| 36 | Jani-King | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 37 | Auntie Anne’s Pretzels | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 38 | NOVUS Glass | United States of America | Auto Glass Franchises |
| 39 | H&R Block | Canada | Financial Services |
| 40 | Sir Speedy | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 41 | Wendy’s | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 42 | Vanguard Cleaning Systems | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 43 | Merry Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
| 44 | Coldwell Banker Residential | United States of America | Real Estate Franchises |
| 45 | Liberty Tax Service | United States of America | Tax Franchises |
| 46 | Great Clips | United States of America | Hair Salon Franchises |
| 47 | Anytime Fitness Inc. | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
| 48 | Jiffy Lube | United States of America | Oil Change Franchises |
| 49 | ampm Mini Market | United States of America | Convenience Store Franchises |
| 50 | Jazzercise | United States of America | Women’s Fitness Franchises |
| 51 | Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® | United States of America | Commercial Cleaning Franchises |
| 52 | Midas | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 53 | Sign-A-Rama | United States of America | Sign, Print & Copy Stores |
| 54 | Tutor Doctor | United States of America | Tutoring Franchises |
| 55 | Molly Maid | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
| 56 | Gold’s Gym | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
| 57 | 5àSec | France | Clothing Franchises |
| 58 | A&W Restaurants | United States of America | Restaurant Franchises |
| 59 | Cinnabon | United States of America | Bakery & Donut Franchises |
| 60 | Hardee’s | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 61 | Cartridge World | Australia | Computer Products Stores |
| 62 | Arby’s | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 63 | Denny’s | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 64 | Chem-Dry Carpet Cleaning | United States of America | Carpet Cleaning Franchises |
| 65 | Smoothie King | United States of America | Smoothie Franchises |
| 66 | Ben & Jerry’s | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 67 | Cold Stone Creamery® | United States of America | Ice Cream Franchises |
| 68 | Long John Silver’s | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 69 | Express Employment Professionals | United States of America | Employment & Staffing Franchises |
| 70 | Minuteman Press | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 71 | ActionCOACH | United States of America | Business Consulting Services |
| 72 | Snap Fitness | United States of America | Gym Franchises |
| 73 | International House of Pancakes (IHOP) | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 74 | FASTSIGNS® | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 75 | Matco Tools | United States of America | Automotive Repair Franchises |
| 76 | WSI Internet Marketing | Canada | Internet Franchises |
| 77 | The Maids | United States of America | House Cleaning Franchises |
| 78 | Home Instead | United States of America | Senior Care Franchises |
| 79 | Ziebart | United States of America | Car Detailing Franchises |
| 80 | Edible Arrangements | United States of America | Health Food Franchises |
| 81 | Mr. Handyman | United States of America | Handyman Franchises |
| 82 | Applebees | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 83 | Johnny Rockets | United States of America | Burger Franchises |
| 84 | No+Vello | Spain | Spa Franchises |
| 85 | Moe’s Southwest Grill | United States of America | Fast Food Franchises |
| 86 | VOM FASS | Germany | Specialty Retail Franchises |
| 87 | Pita Pit | Canada | Fast Food Franchises |
| 88 | Merle Norman Cosmetics | United States of America | Cosmetic Franchises |
| 89 | Supercuts | United States of America | Hair & Beauty Salon Franchises |
| 90 | PostNet | United States of America | Printer, Copying & Sign Franchises |
| 91 | Naturhouse | Spain | Wellness Products & Services |
| 92 | MRI Network | United States of America | Personnel Services |
| 93 | Mathnasium | United States of America | Child Education Franchises |
| 94 | Martinizing Dry Cleaning | United States of America | Dry-cleaning & Laundry Franchises |
| 95 | Allegra Print & Imaging | United States of America | Sign, Print & Copy Stores |
| 96 | Stratus Building Solutions | United States of America | Maintenance Services |
| 97 | EmbroidMe | United States of America | Advertising & Marketing Franchises |
| 98 | Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza | United States of America | Pizza Franchises |
| 99 | Re-Bath® | United States of America | Home Improvement Franchises |
| 100 | Jamba Juice | United States of America | Smoothie Franchises |
