Ambika Oberoi

The 2026 Multi-Unit 50 rankings offer a clear snapshot of where franchisee scale is most concentrated across the industry.

FRANdata ranks 50 largest multi-unit franchise operators in the US

Compared to last year, this year’s Mega 99 reflects a market that is growing more selective rather than simply larger.

The 2025 Dominators analysis shows a steady but evolving franchise landscape.

The annual Multi-Unit 50 lists include the Top 50 Brands by Number of Multi-Unit Franchisees and the Top 50 Brands by Percentage of Multi-Unit Franchisees, highlighting the franchise systems with the highest number and p

This year’s Multi-Brand 50 reveals a dynamic year in multi-unit, multi-brand franchising.

Bagels, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin’, Rice King, Wing Zone, Regal Nails Salon & Spa, Slim Chickens, Pizza Hut, Taco John’s 12 ARAMARK 474 Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros.

Mega 99: 56.18% of franchised units are controlled by multi-unit operators.

The U.S. franchising landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by a notable increase in multi-unit franchisee ownership.

Multi-unit operators control 56% of franchised units in the US