TOP-RANKED QSR FRANCHISES - CANADA

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

Ranking of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchises provides a degree of insight for prospective franchisees considering acquiring a QSR franchise, provided that they properly understand the methodology that is being used to rank those franchises, such that you have an understanding those franchise systems that are ranked by the particular organization. In this particular instance, we have drawn upon the Elite Franchise Canada Top 100 (EF100) annual ranking of Canadian franchisors, with their stated criteria drawing upon their success, innovation, and contribution to the industry (relying upon specific metrics).

Naturally, there are some major Canadian franchise systems that are missing from this ranking, with the most prominent absentee being Tim Horton's, with the rationale for many absentees often being tied to not commercial engaging the provider of the rankings on a commercial basis. As such, it is important to recognize that these rankings are constrained by the notable exceptions, including Chick-Fil-A, Tim Horton's, Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wendy's, Domino's Pizza, Subway, and Panda Express, among others, such that it is important to appreciate the methodology of any ranking system

EF100's Top 25 Canada QSR Rankings

1. Pizza Pizza [overall no. 1]

2. A&W [overall no. 2]

3. McDonald’s [overall no. 4]

4. Mary Brown’s Chicken [overall no. 5]

5. Booster Juice [overall no. 6]

6. Pizza Nova [overall no. 7]

7. Wetzel’s Pretzels [overall no. 8]

8. Mr Sub [overall no. 11]

9. Pizza Salvatoré [overall no. 12]

10. Topper’s Pizza [overall no. 15]

11. Pita Land Mideast Urban Kitchen [overall no. 16]

12. TacoTime [overall no. 19]

13. Thai Express [overall no. 20]

14. Fat Bastard Burrito [overall no. 23]

15. Greco Pizza [overall no. 25]

16. Blenz Coffee [overall no. 26]

17. Sushi Shop [overall no. 30]

18. Manchu WOK [overall no. 34]

19. Grillades Torino [overall no. 37]

20. La Diperie [overall no. 40]

21. Jugo Juice [overall no. 41]

22. Mo’Cha Bubble Tea [overall no. 42]

23. Wings Up! [overall no. 49]

24. Smoke’s Poutinerie [overall no. 55]1

25. Mucho Burrito [overall no. 58]

The approach taken by the Elite Franchise Top 100 has been to orchestrate an independent panel of top franchise sector judges who score franchisee entrants based on several core criteria. Elite Franchise Top 100 states that its appoach is not simply based on the size or revenue of a brand, but takes a holistic approach, with a judging criteria that typically include evaluating: Size & Growth; Support; Ambition & Future Plans; Innovation; and Contribution.

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.