# Top 100 franchise networks in North America

Tamtam tracks 1,727 franchise networks headquartered in North America. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Dunkin', McDonald's and Marriott International. Their median headcount is 19,031. Half of them were founded in 1972 or later. The most common headquarters are Atlanta (7), Bethesda (5) and McLean (5).

These North American franchise networks are predominantly large groups in the restaurant, hospitality, and retail sectors. They include global fast-food chains like McDonald's, operating over 37,000 locations worldwide, and Starbucks, which focuses on creating a welcoming environment for employees. Also present are hospitality giants such as Marriott International, managing approximately 9,000 hotels, and Hilton, with twenty-seven world-class brands. Real estate franchises like Keller Williams Realty, LLC, known for its agent network and technology focus, are also represented.

A clear pattern emerges with a strong concentration of restaurant franchises, including Burger King, serving flame-grilled burgers globally, and Subway, a quick-service restaurant with over 37,000 locations. Many of these companies, such as Dunkin' (founded 1950) and Pizza Hut (founded 1958), were established in the mid-20th century, indicating a significant period of growth for franchise models.

🌍 North America · 100 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 | [McDonald's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcdonald-s) (corporate.mcdonalds.com)<br>global fast-food restaurant chain operating over 37,000 locations worldwide, serving popular menu items and employing 1.9 million people | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 261,219 |  |
| 3 | [Marriott International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marriott-international-bethesda) (marriott.com)<br>Management and operation of approximately 9,000 hotels and resorts across more than 30 brands in 141 countries worldwide. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 240,261 |  |
| 4 | [Starbucks](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/starbucks) (starbucks.com)<br>The company focuses on creating positive change in the world by providing a welcoming environment for employees to grow their careers and community connections | Retail | 🇺🇸 Seattle | 190,713 | 1971 |
| 5 | [Hilton](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hilton) (hilton.com)<br>Leading hospitality group managing twenty-seven world-class brands across nine thousand global properties, providing millions of guests with lodging, loyalty rewards, and digital travel enhancements. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 155,769 | 1919 |
| 6 | [Burger King](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/burger-king) (bk.com)<br>Operates over 17,000 restaurants globally, serving flame-grilled burgers to 11 million guests daily. Part of a larger quick service restaurant group. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Miami | 124,616 | 1954 |
| 7 | [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 |
| 8 | [Keller Williams Realty, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/keller-williams-realty-llc) (kw.com)<br>Real estate franchise with extensive agent network, technology focus, education-driven culture, leading in U.S. sales and units. | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Austin | 103,351 | 1983 |
| 9 | [Coldwell Banker](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coldwell-banker) (coldwellbanker.com)<br>Real estate company providing property listings, professional agents, and customer support to assist buyers and sellers throughout transactions. | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Madison | 100,000 | 1906 |
| 10 | [KFC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kfc) (kfc.com)<br>Serving fried chicken to customers at over 34,000 restaurants in 150+ countries. Supporting global teams and franchise partners with strategies and tools. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 98,109 |  |
| 11 | [The Coca-Cola Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-coca-cola-company) (coca-colacompany.com)<br>A global beverage company selling popular brands in multiple categories, committed to sustainability, innovation, and making a positive impact worldwide | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 96,000 |  |
| 12 | [Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chick-fil-a-corporate-support-center) (chick-fil-a.com)<br>Company provides extensive support for restaurant operations including digital, financial, analytics, and development to ensure exceptional customer experiences globally. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 90,667 | 1946 |
| 13 | [Pizza Hut](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pizza-hut) (pizzahut.com)<br>A global leader in the restaurant industry, focused on breakthrough innovation, passionate customer service, and investing in employees for success | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Plano | 85,296 | 1958 |
| 14 | [Hyatt](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hyatt) (hyatt.com)<br>Global management of luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts across six continents including vacation clubs, loyalty programs, destination management services, and travel technology solutions. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 84,541 |  |
| 15 | [Taco Bell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taco-bell) (tacobell.com)<br>This company operates as a global Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand, with thousands of locations serving millions of customers weekly, part of a major restaurant group. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Irvine | 83,421 | 1962 |
| 16 | [The Wendy's Company](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-wendy-s-company) (wendys.com)<br>Serves made-to-order square hamburgers, fresh salads, chili, and Frosty desserts across 7,000+ restaurants globally, also supporting adoption initiatives. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dublin | 73,218 | 1969 |
| 17 | [Gap Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gap-inc) (gapinc.com)<br>Offers clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children through multiple brands and global retail channels. | Retail | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 72,048 | 1969 |
| 18 | [7-Eleven](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/7-eleven) (7-eleven.com)<br>Global convenience retailer operating over seventy thousand locations across eighteen countries providing customers with essential products and services whenever and wherever needed. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Irving | 57,846 | 1927 |
| 19 | [Inspire](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/inspire-atlanta) (inspirebrands.com)<br>Operates a diverse portfolio of over 33,000 restaurants worldwide including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 56,164 | 2018 |
| 20 | [Circle K](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/circle-k) (circlek.com)<br>Global convenience and fuel retail business providing everyday services across fourteen thousand locations in twenty-six countries to make customer journeys a little easier. | Retail | 🇨🇦 Laval | 47,769 | 1951 |
| 21 | [REMAX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/remax) (remax.com)<br>A global real estate franchisor with over 140,000 agents in 110+ countries, focused on innovative, independent business operations, community service, and charity support | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Denver | 45,288 |  |
| 22 | [Marriott Hotels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/marriott-hotels) (marriott-hotels.marriott.com)<br>Global full-service hotels and resorts offering consistent guest experiences, functional room designs, international dining, gold standard event spaces, and extensive fitness facilities. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 44,250 |  |
| 23 | [Brinker International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brinker-international) (brinkerjobs.com)<br>Leading casual dining restaurant company owning, operating, or franchising over 1,600 restaurants globally, including Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 39,975 | 1975 |
| 24 | [CENTURY 21®](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/century-21) (century21.com)<br>Network of over 140,000 real estate agents across 81 countries, providing extensive property services and market expertise worldwide. | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Madison | 39,788 |  |
| 25 | [Little Caesars Pizza](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/little-caesars-pizza) (littlecaesars.com)<br>Family-owned pizza chain, third-largest globally, offering HOT-N-READY pizzas, Crazy Puffs, and Crazy Bread, using quality ingredients. Franchise opportunities available. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Detroit | 38,189 | 1959 |
| 26 | [Dairy Queen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dairy-queen) (dairyqueen.com)<br>Operating a global chain of quick-service restaurants, offering a variety of sweet treats, ice cream, and crave-worthy food items, supporting franchisees worldwide. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Bloomington | 35,814 | 1940 |
| 27 | [Yum! Brands](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/yum-brands) (yum.com)<br>Franchises and operates over 62,000 restaurants globally, including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, specializing in chicken, Mexican, pizza, and burgers. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Louisville | 34,000 | 1997 |
| 28 | [Chili's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chili-s) (chilisjobs.com)<br>A global restaurant chain known for casual fare and warm hospitality, with a focus on giving back to communities Passionate about exceptional guest service | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 33,439 | 1975 |
| 29 | [ABM Industries](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abm-industries) (abm.com)<br>Provider of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure services enhancing cleanliness, safety, efficiency, and occupant experience across diverse sectors. | Facilities Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 32,173 | 1909 |
| 30 | [Papa Johns](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/papa-johns) (papajohnsegypt.com)<br>A company seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, offering hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and emphasizing teamwork and quality customer experiences | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 30,377 | 1984 |
| 31 | [Purpose Brands, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/purpose-brands-llc) (sebrands.com)<br>A global franchise company focused on improving self-esteem through fitness, wellness, and beauty brands, with a strong culture of values | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Woodbury | 30,273 | 2002 |
| 32 | [Canadian Tire Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/canadian-tire-corporation) (canadiantire.ca)<br>Conglomerate offering retail products across various categories, financial services, and real estate management, also owning a technical outdoor brand. | Retail | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 29,479 |  |
| 33 | [Arby's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arby-s) (arbys.com)<br>Second-largest sandwich restaurant brand globally, operating over 3,400 locations in seven countries, part of Inspire Brands family. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 28,936 | 1964 |
| 34 | [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 |
| 35 | [Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/popeyes-louisiana-kitchen) (popeyes.com)<br>Quick-service restaurant chain specializing in New Orleans-style spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and regional Louisiana-inspired menu items. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Miami | 27,338 | 1972 |
| 36 | [Denny's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/denny-s) (dennys.com)<br>This company serves and nourishes people with food while also promoting their wellbeing and overall satisfaction | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Spartanburg | 26,621 | 1953 |
| 37 | [Home Instead](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/home-instead) (homeinstead.com)<br>providing compassionate in-home care services for older adults to live safely, independently, and with quality of life | Individual and Family Services | 🇺🇸 Omaha | 25,483 |  |
| 38 | [Advance Auto Parts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/advance-auto-parts) (shop.advanceautoparts.com)<br>A leading automotive aftermarket parts provider with thousands of stores serving professional installers and do-it-yourself customers across the United States and other locations | Retail | 🇺🇸 Raleigh | 24,970 | 1932 |
| 39 | [Outback Steakhouse](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/outback-steakhouse) (outback.com)<br>An Australian themed steakhouse restaurant offering a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes with high-quality food, generous portions, and a casual atmosphere | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Tampa | 24,676 | 1988 |
| 40 | [Loblaw Companies Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/loblaw-companies-limited) (loblaw.ca)<br>Largest Canadian retailer offering grocery, pharmacy, health, beauty, financial services, apparel, and recognized brands like President’s Choice and no name. | Retail | 🇨🇦 Brampton | 24,123 |  |
| 41 | [Metro Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/metro-inc) (metro.ca)<br>Leading food and pharmacy retailer operating nearly 1,000 stores and 640 pharmacies across Québec and Ontario, supporting community health. | Retail | 🇨🇦 Montreal | 23,058 | 1947 |
| 42 | [Holiday Inn Express](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holiday-inn-express) (holidayinnexpress.com)<br>Affordable hotels providing comfortable rooms, free breakfast, high-speed internet, and a simple, smart, and engaging guest experience worldwide. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 | 22,978 |  |
| 43 | [Toyota North America](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/toyota-north-america) (toyota.com)<br>Manufacturing high-quality vehicles while prioritizing people, career growth, and leading innovations in future mobility solutions for everyone. | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 🇺🇸 Plano | 22,666 | 1957 |
| 44 | [Hertz](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hertz) (hertz.com)<br>Global vehicle rental company operating under multiple brands in various regions worldwide, including car sharing services and vehicle sales Visit website for details | Travel Arrangements | 🇺🇸 Estero | 21,718 | 1918 |
| 45 | [Sheraton Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sheraton-hotels-and-resorts) (sheraton.marriott.com)<br>Global hospitality services providing innovative travel connections across hundreds of communities in over seventy countries for both local visitors and international travelers. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 21,082 | 1937 |
| 46 | [Jimmy John's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jimmy-john-s) (jimmyjohns.com)<br>Prepares and sells sandwiches made with fresh vegetables, hand-sliced meats, and freshly baked bread daily for quick service restaurant customers. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Sandy Springs | 20,137 | 1983 |
| 47 | [GoTo Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/goto-foods) (gotofoods.com)<br>Develops and franchises numerous foodservice brands globally, including restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops, and bakeries across 71 countries and territories. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 20,093 | 2004 |
| 48 | [Ace Hardware Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ace-hardware-corporation) (acehardware.com)<br>Largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative, operating over 5,800 locally owned and operated stores globally. Provides distribution and support to independent hardware retailers. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Oak Brook | 19,460 | 1924 |
| 49 | [Speedway](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/speedway) (careers.7-eleven.com)<br>Convenience store retail operations across the U.S., primarily Midwest and East Coast, with extensive store network after acquisition. | Retail | 🇺🇸 Enon | 19,175 |  |
| 50 | [Anytime Fitness](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anytime-fitness) (anytimefitness.com)<br>A fast-growing fitness franchise offering entrepreneurs an affordable business model, recognized globally for its impact on health and work-life balance | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Woodbury | 19,031 | 2001 |
| 51 | [The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-ritz-carlton-hotel-company-l-l-c) (ritzcarlton.com)<br>Global hospitality provider delivering premium hotel services and community outreach programs guided by a rigorous corporate philosophy and commitment to gold standard excellence. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 18,565 | 1983 |
| 52 | [Planet Fitness](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/planet-fitness) (planetfitness.com)<br>A fast-growing fitness franchisor with over 2,400 locations, dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality fitness experiences in a Judgement Free Zone® | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Hampton | 18,335 | 1992 |
| 53 | [Avis Budget Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/avis-budget-group) (avisbudgetgroup.com)<br>Global transportation provider with Avis, Budget, and Zipcar brands, operating in 180 countries with 11,000+ locations Headquarters in Parsippany, NJ | Travel Arrangements | 🇺🇸 Parsippany | 18,109 |  |
| 54 | [Best Western Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/best-western-hotels-and-resorts) (bestwestern.com)<br>Global hospitality enterprise managing nineteen diverse hotel brands across one hundred countries, offering luxury and economy franchises for travelers and developers worldwide. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Phoenix | 17,984 |  |
| 55 | [Hyatt Regency](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hyatt-regency) (regency.hyatt.com)<br>Hyatt Regency hotels offer seamless connections for business and leisure travelers in over 30 countries, ensuring enthusiastic service and attention to detail | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Chicago | 17,551 |  |
| 56 | [Gold's Gym](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gold-s-gym) (goldsgym.com)<br>A global fitness icon with over 700 locations worldwide, Gold's Gym helps individuals pursue careers in the fitness industry and achieve their fitness goals | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 17,177 | 1965 |
| 57 | [Massage Envy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/massage-envy) (massageenvy.com)<br>National leader in massage and skincare services, creating a caring and supportive community of wellness professionals dedicated to helping people live better | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Scottsdale | 16,839 | 2002 |
| 58 | [Hilton Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hilton-hotels-and-resorts) (stories.hilton.com)<br>Provides exceptional hospitality across six hundred global destinations featuring inspiring designs and award winning bars and restaurants for travelers seeking trusted stays. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 16,704 | 1919 |
| 59 | [Culver's Restaurants](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/culver-s-restaurants) (culvers.com)<br>A restaurant chain offering ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard, with franchise opportunities available for those with strong leadership skills | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Prairie du Sac | 16,686 | 1984 |
| 60 | [KFC US](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kfc-us) (jobs.kfc.com)<br>It is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, a division of Yum! Brands, one of the world's largest restaurant companies. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Plano | 16,422 | 1952 |
| 61 | [Jersey Mike's Subs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jersey-mike-s-subs) (jerseymikes.com)<br>Serves authentic fresh sliced subs and Philly cheesesteaks on freshly baked bread, committed to community giving and philanthropic endeavors. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Manasquan | 16,217 | 1956 |
| 62 | [H&R Block](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/h-and-r-block) (hrblock.com)<br>H&R Block provides tax preparation services worldwide, focusing on building long-lasting relationships through care, innovation, and a people-first approach | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 Kansas City | 16,116 | 1955 |
| 63 | [Wingstop Restaurants Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wingstop-restaurants-inc) (wingstop.com)<br>Global restaurant chain specializing in flavorful chicken wings, offering diverse career opportunities within its rapidly expanding network and support centers. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 16,095 | 1994 |
| 64 | [Express Employment International](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/express-employment-international) (expresspros.com)<br>International staffing company supporting franchise locations worldwide, providing staffing and HR services to connect individuals with jobs and businesses with employees | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇺🇸 Oklahoma City | 14,211 | 1983 |
| 65 | [Zaxbys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zaxbys) (zaxbys.com)<br>Established in 1990, this brand serves chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and salads in a lively atmosphere, with over 900 locations across 18 states | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 14,170 | 1990 |
| 66 | [TGI Fridays](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tgi-fridays) (tgifridays.com)<br>Operating over 380 restaurants worldwide, offering authentic American food and legendary drinks in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Dallas | 13,865 |  |
| 67 | [Weichert, Realtors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/weichert-realtors) (weichert.com)<br>A leading real estate provider since 1969, offering comprehensive services, training programs, legendary open houses, and fast response contact center for a worry-free homeownership journey | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Morris Plains | 13,533 | 1969 |
| 68 | [Hilton Garden Inn](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hilton-garden-inn) (hilton.com)<br>Award-winning brand providing upscale, affordable accommodations and modern amenities for business and leisure guests worldwide Guaranteed brighter and better stays | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 13,402 | 1996 |
| 69 | [Holiday Inn](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/holiday-inn) (holidayinn.com)<br>Full-service hotel chain with over 1,000 locations worldwide catering to both business and leisure travelers, offering dining, meeting spaces, and exceptional service | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Atlanta | 13,217 | 1952 |
| 70 | [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 |
| 71 | [Landry's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/landry-s) (landrysinc.com)<br>A Houston-based multinational company with over 600 establishments worldwide in restaurant, hospitality, gaming, and entertainment sectors, including iconic brands and popular destinations | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Houston | 12,850 | 1980 |
| 72 | [Great Clips Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/great-clips-inc) (jobs.greatclips.com)<br>A salon brand with over 4,400 franchise-owned locations in the US and Canada, offering employment opportunities for corporate employees, stylists, and salon managers | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Minneapolis | 12,592 | 1982 |
| 73 | [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 |
| 74 | [The UPS Store](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-ups-store) (theupsstore.com)<br>A nationwide network of retail centers offering shipping, printing, postal services, and more, with franchise opportunities available for qualifying entrepreneurs | Retail | 🇺🇸 San Diego | 12,412 | 2003 |
| 75 | [FEMSA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/femsa) (femsa.com)<br>A company that creates economic and social value through retail, health, digital, beverage, logistics, and distribution initiatives in multiple countries | Manufacturing | 🇲🇽 Monterrey | 11,612 | 1890 |
| 76 | [Five Guys Enterprises](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/five-guys-enterprises) (fiveguys.com)<br>Opened, perfected, and expanded burger restaurants from a local presence to over 1,900 locations globally, including North America, Europe, and the Middle East, since 1986. | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Alexandria | 11,602 | 1986 |
| 77 | [Visiting Angels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/visiting-angels) (visitingangels.com)<br>Provider of non-medical in-home care services for seniors and individuals with special needs, helping them maintain independence and quality of life | Home Health Care Services | 🇺🇸 Bryn Mawr | 11,542 |  |
| 78 | [Hampton](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hampton) (hilton.com)<br>A leading upper-midscale hotel brand offering high-quality accommodations with friendly service, innovative technology, and global presence through numerous properties | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 McLean | 11,536 |  |
| 79 | [Bojangles'​ Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bojangles-restaurants-inc) (bojangles.com)<br>A unique and growing restaurant operator and franchisor serving high-quality, Southern-inspired food made from scratch with a special blend of seasonings | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 11,124 | 1977 |
| 80 | [AutoNation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/autonation) (careers.autonation.com)<br>A leading automotive retailer committed to hiring diverse associates, providing training, competitive pay & benefits, and supporting cancer research through sales | Retail Motor Vehicles | 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale | 10,999 | 1996 |
| 81 | [Krispy Kreme](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/krispy-kreme) (krispykreme.com)<br>Production and sale of fresh doughnuts through shops, retail partnerships, and digital platforms across more than 40 countries. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Charlotte | 10,740 | 1937 |
| 82 | [GNC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gnc) (gnc.com)<br>A global leader in health and wellness innovation offering trusted products to help people reach their goals and enhance self-care journeys | Retail | 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh | 10,422 |  |
| 83 | [Anywhere Real Estate Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/anywhere-real-estate-inc) (anywhere.re)<br>Leading integrated residential real estate services including franchise, brokerage, relocation, title, mortgage, and technology support for global agents. | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Madison | 10,320 |  |
| 84 | [Right at Home](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/right-at-home-omaha) (rightathome.net)<br>Global senior home care franchise focused on improving quality of life with independently owned offices offering elder care services and franchise opportunities | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Omaha | 10,233 | 1995 |
| 85 | [Wyndham Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wyndham-hotels-and-resorts) (corporate.wyndhamhotels.com)<br>Global hospitality franchising leader managing twenty-five diverse brands across eighty-three hundred properties and one hundred countries to provide accessible travel experiences for everyday travelers. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Parsippany | 10,033 | 2018 |
| 86 | [The Goddard School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-goddard-school) (goddardschool.com)<br>An educational organization that promotes fun learning through academically endorsed methods to prepare children for long-term success in school and life | Education Administration Programs | 🇺🇸 King of Prussia | 9,847 | 1988 |
| 87 | [Comfort Keepers](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/comfort-keepers) (comfortkeepers.com)<br>Provider of compassionate in-home senior care for over 20 years, focusing on Interactive Caregiving™ and Elevating the Human Spirit through dedicated, trained professionals | Individual and Family Services | 🇺🇸 Irvine | 9,649 | 1998 |
| 88 | [Orangetheory Fitness](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orangetheory-fitness) (orangetheory.com)<br>A fitness company offering science-backed workouts to boost metabolism, monitored in real-time with technology and led by certified coaches for optimal results and confidence | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 Boca Raton | 9,378 |  |
| 89 | [Kumon North America, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kumon-north-america-inc) (kumon.com)<br>The company offers after-school math and reading enrichment programs for children, focusing on self-learning, confidence, and academic independence worldwide | Education Administration Programs | 🇺🇸 Rutherford | 9,305 | 1958 |
| 90 | [SPB Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spb-hospitality) (spbhospitality.com)<br>Leading operator of full-service dining restaurants and breweries nationwide, with a diverse portfolio of popular brands and specialty concepts | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Houston | 9,153 |  |
| 91 | [Royal LePage](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/royal-lepage) (royallepage.ca)<br>A leading provider of real estate services in Canada, with a network of 20,000 professionals, offering innovative technology, support, and charitable contributions | Real Estate | 🇨🇦 Toronto | 9,029 | 1913 |
| 92 | [Realty ONE Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/realty-one-group) (realtyonegroup.com)<br>Innovative real estate franchisor empowering professionals with 100% commissions, coaching, technology, and support across multiple countries, focused on success and community impact | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Las Vegas | 8,935 | 2005 |
| 93 | [Valvoline Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/valvoline-inc) (vioc.com)<br>A leader in preventive vehicle maintenance, providing innovative automotive services to simplify consumers' lives and offer worry-free vehicle care Join us today | Retail | 🇺🇸 Lexington | 8,880 | 1866 |
| 94 | [Hardees](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hardees) (hardees.com)<br>Providing high-quality food options for customers | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 8,880 | 2014 |
| 95 | [Crumbl](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crumbl) (crumbl.com)<br>Company offers weekly rotating dessert flavors, specializing in cookies, served in unique pink boxes, with over 1,100 franchise locations across North America. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇺🇸 Lindon | 8,752 | 2017 |
| 96 | [G6 Hospitality LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/g6-hospitality-llc) (g6hospitality.com)<br>G6 Hospitality LLC operates and franchises economy lodging locations under the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, offering affordable accommodations with various amenities | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Carrollton | 8,718 | 1962 |
| 97 | [BJ's Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bj-s-restaurants-inc) (bjsrestaurants.com)<br>A company offering a unique dining experience with award-winning handcrafted beer, Chicago-style pizza with a Southern California twist, and world-renowned desserts | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Huntington Beach | 8,709 | 1978 |
| 98 | [Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jackson-hewitt-tax-service-inc) (jacksonhewitt.com)<br>A fast-growing tax preparation company focused on providing clients with fast, convenient, and low-cost access to their tax returns | Financial Services | 🇺🇸 Sarasota | 8,648 | 1983 |
| 99 | [Crunch Fitness](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crunch-fitness) (crunch.com)<br>A leading health club chain offering unique group fitness classes and diverse programming to create a fun and inclusive fitness community | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇺🇸 New York | 8,548 | 1989 |
| 100 | [Westin Hotels & Resorts](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/westin-hotels-and-resorts) (westin.marriott.com)<br>Provides signature wellness programs across over two hundred global locations for travelers to eat, sleep, move, feel, work and play well. | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Bethesda | 8,533 |  |

## 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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