LARGEST QSR FRANCHISE SYSTEMS

Launching a new Quick-Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise can be extremely challenging, making the professional advice of a franchise lawyer invaluable.

Contact Neufeld Legal PC for QSR franchising legal matters at 403-400-4092 / 905-616-8864 or Chris@NeufeldLegal.com

The sheer size of numerous Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise systems, numbering in the tens of thousands of franchise locations, sets them apart in their business approach and coordinated efforts to continually squeeze out ever further profits. These mega-franchise systems have become highly regimented operations, which demand strict adherence to the processes and demands that emanate out of their global headquarters. [see also: Advantages of Largest QSR Franchise Systems; Advantages of Up-and-Coming QSR Franchise Systems; Advantages of Non-Canadian QSR Franchise Systems]

Canada - Largest QSR Franchise Systems (by locations)

  • Tim Hortons: Approximately 3,488 locations.

  • Subway: Approximately 3,008 locations.

  • Starbucks: Approximately 1,497 locations.

  • McDonald's: Approximately 1,434 locations.

  • A&W: Approximately 1,084 locations.

Other large QSR franchise systems in Canada include:

  • Pizza Pizza: Over 800 locations.

  • Dairy Queen: Approximately 689 locations.

  • KFC: Approximately 653 locations.

  • Domino's Pizza: Approximately 632 locations.

  • Pizza Hut: Approximately 620 locations.

USA - Largest QSR Franchise Systems (by locations)

  • Subway: Approximately 20,000 locations.

  • Starbucks: Approximately 17,000 locations.

  • McDonald's: Approximately 13,500 locations.

  • Dunkin' Donuts: Approximately 9,000 locations.

  • Taco Bell: Approximately 7,000 locations.

  • Domino's Pizza: Approximately 7,000 locations.

  • Burger King: Approximately 6,500 locations.

  • Pizza Hut: Approximately 6,500 locations.

Globally - Largest QSR Franchise Systems (by worldwide locations)

  • Mixue Ice Cream & Tea: Approximately 45,000 locations.

  • McDonald's: Approximately 42,000 locations.

  • Starbucks: Approximately 40,000 locations.

  • Subway: Approximately  37,000 locations.

  • KFC: Approximately 30,000 locations.

  • Domino's Pizza: Approximately 20,000 locations.

  • Burger King: Approximately 19,000 locations.

  • Pizza Hut: Approximately 19,000 locations.

  • Dunkin' Donuts: Approximately 13,000 locations.

Also: Top ranked QSR franchises in Canada.

Christopher Neufeld is a business lawyer knowledgeable in the rigors and challenges of the franchise business (with a particular emphasis on the restaurant sector, given my prior background in the hospitality industry), together with the legal constructs that are critical to their effective operation. For experienced legal representation in starting, acquiring / selling, operating and managing a franchise, contact franchisee lawyer Christopher Neufeld at 403-400-4092 [Alberta], 905-616-8864 [Ontario] or Chris@NeufeldLegal.com.

 

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