# The 29 largest franchise networks in Alabama

Tamtam tracks 29 franchise networks headquartered in Alabama. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Dunkin', Subway and Specsavers. Their median headcount is 755. Half of them were founded in 1987 or later. The most common headquarters are Birmingham (2) and Huntsville (2).

These franchise networks in Alabama are predominantly in the food service and retail sectors, with a strong presence of established brands. Companies like Subway, a global quick-service restaurant, and Specsavers, an eye care product distributor, represent large international operations. Dave & Buster's Inc. offers entertainment, while Pet Supplies Plus provides pet products and services. Many of these firms are well-established, with founding dates ranging from the 1960s to the early 2000s, indicating a mature franchise market.

A notable pattern among these franchises is the concentration of restaurant businesses, including Taco Casa and Tacala, LLC, a Taco Bell franchisee. Other significant presences include American Family Care, offering urgent and primary care, and THE MAIDS, which provides residential cleaning services. The list shows a mix of both very large, globally recognized chains and regional or national franchises.

🇺🇸 Alabama · 29 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Dunkin'](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dunkin) (dunkindonuts.com)<br>Global beverage powerhouse, high customer frequency, fuels everyday life, iconic iced drinks, coffee, on-the-go breakfast. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Canton | 270,000 | 1950 |
| 2 | [Subway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/subway) (hosted.app)<br>Global quick service restaurant franchise with over 37,000 locations in 100+ countries, serving made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls through dedicated franchisees and corporate teams | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 | 118,689 | 1965 |
| 3 | [Specsavers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/specsavers) (join.specsavers.com)<br>Distributes eye care products including glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aids, providing essential vision and hearing solutions to customers. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Global | 28,316 | 1984 |
| 4 | [DoubleTree by Hilton - Tempe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/doubletree-by-hilton) (hilton.com)<br>Upscale hotel brand providing comfort to business and leisure travelers worldwide with warm cookie welcome, award-winning loyalty program, and global hospitality offerings | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 13,000 | 1969 |
| 5 | [Dave & Buster's Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dave-and-buster-s-inc) (daveandbusters.com)<br>An entertainment venue offering arcade games, sports viewing, American cuisine, cocktails, and event hosting, with locations nationwide Apply online for careers | Entertainment Providers | 🇺🇸 Coppell | 12,523 | 1982 |
| 6 | [Pet Supplies Plus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pet-supplies-plus) (petsuppliesplus.com)<br>Provides diverse pet products and services through easily navigable stores. Staff offers personalized assistance and playful experiences for pet owners. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Livonia | 5,443 | 1988 |
| 7 | [BNI Global](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bni-global) (bni.com)<br>Connects small to large businesses in many countries, facilitating referrals through structured networking chapters established by Dr. Ivan Misner. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 4,651 | 1985 |
| 8 | [barre3](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barre3) (barre3.com)<br>Offers fitness and wellness classes, combining strength, cardio, and mindfulness, through studios and an online platform, promoting a healthy body-mind relationship. | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 | 1,185 | 2008 |
| 9 | [American Family Care](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/american-family-care) (americanfamilycare.com)<br>A leading provider of urgent care and accessible primary care with over 160 clinics, 500 physicians, and 2 million patients annually | Medical Practices | 🇺🇸 Birmingham | 1,171 | 1982 |
| 10 | [Fantastic Sams Franchise Corp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fantastic-sams-franchise-corp) (fantasticsams.com)<br>Supporting a network of affordable full-service Fantastic Sams salons, offering cut and color services with a focus on technical expertise and guest experience | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Maple Grove | 1,057 | 1974 |
| 11 | [Costa Vida, Fresh Mexican Grill](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/costa-vida-fresh-mexican-grill) (costavida.com)<br>Fast-casual restaurant serving fresh Mexican-inspired dishes made daily with all-natural ingredients, handcrafted tortillas, and slow-cooked meats. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 | 988 | 2003 |
| 12 | [PCH Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pch-hotels-and-resorts) (pchresorts.com)<br>Hospitality management company in Alabama with multiple Marriott properties, an Autograph Collection resort, an IHG property, and an Outlet Shop Owned by Retirement Systems of Alabama | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Mobile | 958 |  |
| 13 | [Taco Casa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taco-casa) (tacocasa.com)<br>Established in 1974, this local Mexican restaurant in Tuscaloosa offers authentic flavors with a quick-service twist, known for its quality, friendly service, and best sweet tea in town | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa | 929 | 1974 |
| 14 | [Tacala, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tacala-llc) (tacala.com)<br>A leading Taco Bell franchisee with over 350 locations, focused on serving customers, supporting employee growth, and rewarding achievement | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Vestavia Hills | 882 | 1989 |
| 15 | [The Human Bean](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-human-bean) (thehumanbean.com)<br>A drive-thru espresso stand chain passionate about creating happy customers with high-quality coffee, friendly service, and widespread locations across the US | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Medford | 755 | 1998 |
| 16 | [Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taziki-s-mediterranean-cafe) (tazikis.com)<br>Specializing in Mediterranean-inspired dishes, offering hand-cut meats, healthy salads, and signature sauces Locations offer dine-in, carry-out, and catering options | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Vestavia Hills | 744 | 1998 |
| 17 | [THE MAIDS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-maids) (maids.com)<br>Residential cleaning services using eco-friendly products and techniques by trained professionals Insured, bonded, and reliable team for a healthier home | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Homewood (Birmingham) | 684 | 1987 |
| 18 | [Colorado Rockies](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/colorado-rockies) (rockies.com)<br>A sports organization in the Major Leagues known for customer service, innovation, community relations, and on-field performance Visit Rockiescom/jobs for listings | Spectator Sports | 🇺🇸 Denver | 672 | 1991 |
| 19 | [iFLY Indoor Skydiving](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ifly-indoor-skydiving) (iflyworld.com)<br>Designing, manufacturing, selling, and operating wind tunnel systems for indoor skydiving, hosting groups, parties, events, and providing STEM educational field trips. | Spectator Sports | 🇺🇸 Austin | 621 | 1998 |
| 20 | [First Light Home Care](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/first-light-home-care) (firstlighthomecarewiregrass.com)<br>The company provides free in-home assessments and offers a variety of care services including respite care, dementia care, companion care, and more | Medical Practices | 🇺🇸 Dothan | 529 |  |
| 21 | [Crunch Fitness Franchise](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crunch-fitness-franchise) (crunch.com)<br>A leading fitness franchise offering a proven business model, exceptional support, and solid earnings potential in the high value, low price fitness industry | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 | 316 | 1987 |
| 22 | [Pokeworks](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pokeworks) (pokeworksfranchise.com)<br>Spreads love of crisp, fresh, healthy Hawaiian poke, offering customizable orders for various diets including vegan and gluten-free, with proprietary sauces. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Irvine | 273 | 2015 |
| 23 | [CRISP & GREEN®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crisp-and-green) (crispandgreen.com)<br>Crafts fresh made-to-order salads and grain bowls. Focused on nourishing a community valuing a positive lifestyle and delivering an exceptionally crisp experience. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Wayzata | 264 | 2016 |
| 24 | [ERA King Real Estate](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/era-king-real-estate) (eraking.com)<br>A real estate company offering services in sales, property management, marketing, mortgages, and relocation across 8 locations, focusing on community and client satisfaction | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Homewood | 252 | 1969 |
| 25 | [LAH Sotheby's International Realty](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lah-sotheby-s-international-realty) (sothebysrealty.com)<br>Creating a community of expert Realtors delivering exceptional service with integrity to meet clients' residential real estate needs | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Birmingham | 233 | 1992 |
| 26 | [Kamps](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kamps-83070) (kamps.de)<br>This company is a retailer of bakery products. They operate within Germany, providing various baked goods to customers. | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 | 160 |  |
| 27 | [Olympia Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/olympia-hospitality) (olympiahospitality.com)<br>Operating and developing hotels, focusing on guest, owner, and tenant needs to enhance expertise in hotel development, financing, operations management. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Portland | 135 | 1969 |
| 28 | [Yedla Hotels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yedla-hotels) (yedlahotels.com)<br>Hospitality management company managing exceptional hotels across multiple states, providing services in Operations, Sales, HR, Engineering, and Accounting, with positive community impact | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Huntsville | 117 |  |
| 29 | [Yedla Management Company, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yedla-management-company-inc) (yedlahotels.com)<br>A team of experts in hotel investment, development, and management, specializing in branded and independent properties to exceed client expectations in the hospitality sector | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Huntsville | 21 | 2001 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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