# List of franchise networks in Germany

Tamtam tracks 114 franchise networks headquartered in Germany. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by REWE, Engel & Völkers and PHOENIX group - Integrated Healthcare Provider. Their median headcount is 603. Half of them were founded in 1983 or later. The most common headquarters are Munich (6), Berlin (4) and Frankfurt (3).

These German franchise networks are predominantly large, established companies operating across various sectors. Many of them are significant players within their respective industries, often with a long history of operations. The list includes companies such as REWE, a retail group with over 3,700 stores, and Engel & Völkers, a real estate service company specializing in premium properties. PHOENIX group is a European pharmaceutical wholesaler, and OBI Group Holding is a leading DIY retailer.

A notable pattern among these companies is their diverse headquarters locations spread across Germany, indicating a decentralized distribution of major franchise operations rather than a concentration in a single urban center. For instance, while some are in major cities like Hamburg and Mannheim, others are based in smaller towns such as Wermelskirchen and Stephanskirchen. This suggests a broad geographical presence of franchise headquarters.

🇩🇪 Germany · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [REWE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rewe) (rewe.de)<br>A part of the REWE Group, we delight customers in over 3,700 stores with expert advice and support work-life balance for our 161,000+ employees | Retail | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 8,857 | 1927 |
| 2 | [Engel & Völkers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/engel-and-volkers) (engelvoelkers.com)<br>Leading service company specializing in brokerage of premium residential property, commercial real estate, yachts, and aircraft across 35+ countries. | Real Estate | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 7,974 | 1977 |
| 3 | [PHOENIX group - Integrated Healthcare Provider](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/phoenix-group-integrated-healthcare-provider) (phoenixgroup.eu)<br>Leading European pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer with extensive pharmacy network, supplying medicines and services across 29 countries. | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Mannheim | 7,592 |  |
| 4 | [OBI Group Holding](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/obi-group-holding) (obi.de)<br>A leading DIY retailer in Germany and Europe, offering products and services for home improvement, construction, and gardening with a focus on creativity and individuality | Retail | 🇩🇪 Wermelskirchen | 5,740 | 1970 |
| 5 | [EDEKA Südwest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edeka-sudwest) (verbund.edeka)<br>Leading food retailer in Germany's southwest region, operating over 1,130 stores Committed to quality, selection, freshness, and regional expertise with a strong focus on employee development | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Offenburg | 2,092 | 1927 |
| 6 | [EDEKA Minden-Hannover](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edeka-minden-hannover) (verbund.edeka)<br>Public company based in Minden, Westfalen, Germany. This company is located at Wittelsbacherallee 61, 32427 Minden. | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Minden | 1,847 | 1920 |
| 7 | [Roman's Pizza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roman-s-pizza) (romanspizza.co.za)<br>A well-established pizzeria offering quality pizzas at great value, with over 250 stores nationwide serving up to 2,000 pizzas per night | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇪 7 Bavaria Rd | 1,552 | 1993 |
| 8 | [BURGER KING®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burger-king-wollin) (burgerking.de)<br>Fast food restaurant specializing in flame-grilled burgers, offering a variety of quick-service meals and snack upgrades for customers. | Restaurants | 🇩🇪 Wollin | 1,470 |  |
| 9 | [BestDrive by Continental](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bestdrive-by-continental)<br>Specializes in comprehensive automotive maintenance and full car servicing, ensuring vehicle reliability and optimal performance for customers. | Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | 🇩🇪 Hanover | 1,344 |  |
| 10 | [Marc O'Polo SE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marc-o-polo-se) (marc-o-polo.com)<br>A premium casual brand rooted in Sweden, specializing in natural materials and offering a range of collections and subsidiaries worldwide | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇩🇪 Stephanskirchen | 1,305 | 1967 |
| 11 | [Schülerhilfe GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/schulerhilfe-gmbh-and-co-kg) (schuelerhilfe.de)<br>A leading educational provider founded in 1974, offering tutoring services to over 125,000 students at 1,100 locations across Germany and Austria | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇪 Gelsenkirchen | 1,270 | 1974 |
| 12 | [H World International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-world-international) (int.hworld.com)<br>A global hotel company with diverse brands and an innovative loyalty program, focusing on international expansion through lease, management, and franchise models | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 1,088 |  |
| 13 | [HR Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hr-group) (revo-hospitality-group.com)<br>A leading multi-brand hotel operating company based in Berlin, acquiring and operating hotels for over ten years, working with various established hotel groups | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 1,079 |  |
| 14 | [Fressnapf Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fressnapf-deutschland) (jobs.fressnapf-maxizoo.com)<br>A leading European provider of pet supplies with over 2,100 stores in 14 countries, offering modern stores, expert advice, competitive prices, and online shopping | Retail | 🇩🇪 Krefeld | 965 | 1990 |
| 15 | [Schülerhilfe](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/schulerhilfe) (schuelerhilfe.de)<br>The company provides professional tutoring services in Germany, offering individual or group sessions to help students improve grades and confidence in learning | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇪 Saarlouis | 942 | 2006 |
| 16 | [Bosch Car Service Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bosch-car-service-deutschland) (boschcarservice.com)<br>Boost your workshop with the support of a well-known automotive brand, offering marketing, training, technical equipment, and support for independent workshop owners | Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | 🇩🇪 Karlsruhe | 909 | 1921 |
| 17 | [FTI GROUP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fti-group) (fti-group.com)<br>European travel operator offering touristic services, hotel brands, flight ticket sales, cruises, and franchise travel agencies across multiple countries. | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇪 Munich | 894 | 1983 |
| 18 | [RSG Group GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rsg-group-gmbh) (rsggroup.com)<br>Operates global fitness studios and franchises, employs thousands, manages innovative brands like Gold's Gym and McFIT, promotes active lifestyles. | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 884 | 1997 |
| 19 | [Delikatesy Centrum](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/delikatesy-centrum) (delikatesy.pl)<br>Supermarket chain operating stores in Germany, providing a wide range of grocery products and daily essentials to customers. | Retail Groceries | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt (Oder) | 788 |  |
| 20 | [Studienkreis GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/studienkreis-gmbh) (studienkreis.de)<br>An education management company located in Bochum, Germany, specializing in providing academic support and resources Visit their website for more information | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇪 Bochum | 772 | 1974 |
| 21 | [L'Osteria](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-osteria) (losteria.net)<br>A rapidly expanding restaurant chain offering authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere, prioritizing people, growth, digital innovation, and sustainability | Restaurants | 🇩🇪 Munich | 769 | 1999 |
| 22 | [REWE Dortmund SE & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rewe-dortmund-se-and-co-kg) (rewe-dortmund.de)<br>A regional grocery retailer in North Rhine-Westphalia, operating around 400 stores, focusing on supporting local products and communities while providing employment opportunities and training programs | Retail | 🇩🇪 Dortmund | 748 | 1913 |
| 23 | [Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fressnapf-tiernahrungs-gmbh) (jobs.fressnapf-maxizoo.com)<br>A retail company in Germany focused on pet food and supplies, located in Krefeld and offering a variety of products | Wholesale | 🇩🇪 Krefeld | 623 |  |
| 24 | [VON POLL IMMOBILIEN](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/von-poll-immobilien) (von-poll.com)<br>Providing a range of real estate services from property valuation to closing deals, ensuring a smooth transition for owners and buyers | Real Estate | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 611 | 2000 |
| 25 | [clever fit](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clever-fit) (clever-fit.com)<br>A leading fitness franchise system with over 500 locations in Europe, offering state-of-the-art equipment, exceptional support, and modern gyms | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇩🇪 Landsberg am Lech | 603 | 2004 |
| 26 | [ibis budget Hotel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ibis-budget-hotel)<br>Online booking platform for ibis, ibis Styles, and ibis budget hotels with promotions available at over 1800 locations worldwide | International Trade and Development | 🇩🇪 Osnabrück | 579 |  |
| 27 | [McDonald's Deutschland](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcdonald-s-deutschland) (mcdonalds.com)<br>A leading fast-food chain in Germany with over 1,400 stores, serving over 16 million guests daily and emphasizing quality, responsibility, and continuous improvement | Restaurants | 🇩🇪 Munich | 515 | 1971 |
| 28 | [NORDSEE GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nordsee-gmbh) (nordsee.com)<br>A company specializing in a wide range of top-quality fish products sourced sustainably, with a long history in the restaurant industry | Restaurants | 🇩🇪 Bremerhaven | 487 | 1896 |
| 29 | [Dorint Hotels Betriebs GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dorint-hotels-betriebs-gmbh) (dorint.com)<br>A full-service hotel provider focused on quality for investors, guests, and employees, specializing in business and conference accommodations while also catering to leisure travelers | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Cologne | 465 | 1959 |
| 30 | [expert SE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/expert-se) (expert.de)<br>A network of 399 electronic stores, with a 60-year history, offering expert service and advice both in-store and online Supporting independent entrepreneurs in the electronics industry | Retail | 🇩🇪 Langenhagen | 461 | 1962 |
| 31 | [INTERSPORT Deutschland e.G.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/intersport-deutschland-e-g) (intersport.de)<br>Largest German sports retail cooperative with over 1,000 members operating 1,500 stores, offering global brands and exclusive products. | Retail | 🇩🇪 Heilbronn | 452 | 1956 |
| 32 | [Das Futterhaus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/das-futterhaus) (futterhaus.de)<br>A family-owned franchise with 400 locations in Germany and Austria, specializing in pet food and accessories, offering franchise opportunities and comprehensive training programs | Retail | 🇩🇪 Elmshorn | 446 | 1987 |
| 33 | [Burger House](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burger-house) (ruffsburger.de)<br>Specializing in quality, regional beef, our renowned restaurants offer delicious burgers made with fresh ingredients for an exceptional dining experience | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Munich | 438 |  |
| 34 | [HANS IM GLÜCK Franchise GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hans-im-gluck-franchise-gmbh) (linktr.ee)<br>The company offers fresh, high-quality ingredients in a cozy ambiance with a unique burger grill concept, expanding through passionate franchise partners | Restaurants | 🇩🇪 Munich | 408 | 2010 |
| 35 | [NOVUM Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novum-hospitality) (novum-hospitality.com)<br>A leading German hotel group with 150+ hotels, 20,000+ rooms, and partnerships with top brands, known for tradition, innovation, and digitalization | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 381 | 1988 |
| 36 | [Thomas Philipps GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thomas-philipps-gmbh-and-co-kg) (thomas-philipps.de)<br>A family-owned business with over 700 employees offering a unique range of products at fair prices, supporting social and sustainable projects for a better future | Retail | 🇩🇪 Bissendorf | 338 | 1986 |
| 37 | [VAUDE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vaude) (vaude.com)<br>A family-run outdoor supplier in Europe focused on social and environmental responsibility, offering products for Mountain Sports, Bike Sports, and Packs 'n Bags | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Tettnang | 329 | 1974 |
| 38 | [Getränke Hoffmann Gruppe KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/getranke-hoffmann-gruppe-kg) (getraenke-hoffmann.de)<br>A leading chain of beverage stores in Germany, offering a wide range of drinks and exceptional customer service with a focus on sustainability | Retail | 🇩🇪 Blankenfelde-Mahlow | 312 | 1966 |
| 39 | [Autobahn Tank & Rast Gruppe GmbH & Co. KG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/autobahn-tank-and-rast-gruppe-gmbh-and-co-kg) (tank.rast.de)<br>A leading provider of hospitality, retail, fuel, and fast charging infrastructure on German highways, operating around 360 gas stations and 400 rest stops | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Bonn | 303 | 1998 |
| 40 | [freenet Shop GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/freenet-shop-gmbh) (freenet-digital.de)<br>mobilcom-debitel offers a wide range of mobile, data, energy, and accessory products and services through 550 shops with 1,500 advisors Franchise opportunities available | Telecommunications | 🇩🇪 Oberkrämer | 297 |  |
| 41 | [tristar Hotels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tristar-hotels) (tristar-hotelgruppe.de)<br>Specializing in branded hotels in the German-speaking market, the company offers investment opportunities and expert hotel management services with a focus on sustainable growth | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 296 | 2011 |
| 42 | [Lufthansa City Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lufthansa-city-center) (lufthansa-city-center.com)<br>A global travel agency franchise network offering tailor-made travel solutions for both leisure and corporate customers across all continents | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇪 Frankfurt | 285 | 1991 |
| 43 | [GCH Hotel Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gch-hotel-group) (gchhotelgroup.com)<br>Manages over 120 hotels, including franchise brands and white labels, across Germany and Austria, providing comprehensive hotel operational services. | Hospitality | 🇩🇪 Berlin | 284 | 2006 |
| 44 | [Kamps GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kamps-gmbh) (kamps.de)<br>A German bakery chain acquired by Groupe Le Duff, operating over 450 branches in Germany and expanding internationally through franchise partnerships | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇪 Schwalmtal | 270 | 1982 |
| 45 | [SSP DACH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ssp-dach) (foodtravelexperts.com)<br>A company uniting diversity to provide top-notch food and beverages, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional service to travelers in train stations, airports, and highway service areas | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇪 Am Flughafen Frankfurt am Main | 264 |  |
| 46 | [burgerme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burgerme) (burgerme.de)<br>Premium burger and delivery service providing fresh, made-to-order burgers delivered within 30 minutes by burgerme couriers, ensuring hot and crispy food | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇪 Munich | 239 | 2010 |
| 47 | [SPAR Woudsend](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spar-woudsend) (spar.nl)<br>A supermarket in Woudsend, offering daily essentials, fresh produce, meat, and dairy Services include delivery, dry cleaning, TNT service, and event catering | Retail Groceries | 🇩🇪 Woudsend | 238 |  |
| 48 | [DAHLER](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dahler) (dahlercompany.com)<br>Specializing in high-quality residential real estate in prime locations, the company offers brokerage, project development/marketing, and property management/investment services with a focus on innovation and service excellence | Real Estate | 🇩🇪 Hamburg | 214 | 1993 |
| 49 | [Coffee Fellows](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coffee-fellows) (coffee-fellows.com)<br>Operates and expands a chain of over 240 coffeeshops in Germany. A family business focused on strong, supportive relationships with franchise partners for long-term success. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇪 Unterföhring | 208 | 1999 |
| 50 | [The Phone House Telecom GmbH](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-phone-house-telecom-gmbh) (phonehouse.de)<br>Phone House in Germany is a mobile communication retailer, managing franchise shops, stores for Deutsche Telekom and Samsung, and online sales | Telecommunications | 🇩🇪 Münster | 204 |  |

## 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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