The companies listed are primarily large Malaysian firms operating franchise networks, with a notable presence in the retail and food and beverage sectors. MR DIY Malaysia is a home-grown retailer with over 1,200 stores, while ZUS COFFEE specializes in specialty coffee delivery. QSR Brands manages KFC and Pizza Hut franchises, and Tealive is a lifestyle tea brand with 650 outlets. Other prominent companies include Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhd, a cakes and cafe chain, and 7-Eleven Malaysia, a 24-hour convenience chain. These companies generally employ a significant workforce, indicating established operations.
A significant number of these franchise networks are headquartered in the greater Kuala Lumpur area, including Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, and Seri Kembangan. The founding dates range from 1957 for Tan Chong Group to 2019 for ZUS COFFEE, showing a mix of long-standing enterprises and more recent ventures. The common thread is their engagement in consumer-facing services through a franchise model.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MR DIY Malaysiamrdiy.com
Home-grown retailer with over 1,200 stores offering a wide range of affordable products in hardware, household, electrical, stationery, and more |
3,274 | |||
| 2 |
ZUS COFFEEzuscoffee.com
The company specializes in providing clean, consistent, high-quality specialty coffee through innovative technology and an affordable delivery model |
2,864 | |||
| 3 |
QSR Brandsqsrbrands.com
A leading integrated food service group in Asia Pacific with KFC and Pizza Hut franchises, poultry production, and ancillary businesses |
1,644 | |||
| 4 |
Tan Chong Grouptanchonggroup.com
Leading automotive company in Malaysia with diverse business portfolios including vehicle assembly, distribution, after-sales services, and consumer goods distribution, among others |
1,302 | |||
| 5 |
Tealivetealive.com.my
A leading lifestyle tea brand in Southeast Asia with 650 outlets globally, committed to delivering joyful tea experiences with strong financial backing |
1,038 | |||
| 6 |
Secret Recipe Cakes & Cafe Sdn Bhdsecretrecipe.com.my
Leading lifestyle cakes and cafe chain, offering extensive range of fine quality gourmet cakes, with numerous outlets across multiple countries. |
984 | |||
| 7 |
Padini Holdings Berhadpadini.com
A leading Malaysian fashion company with multiple in-house brands, retail stores in various countries, and an online presence, focused on delivering quality fashion to customers worldwide |
950 | |||
| 8 |
7-Eleven Malaysia7eleven.com.my
A leading 24-hour convenience chain store operator in Malaysia with over 2,100 stores nationwide, serving over 900,000 customers daily |
930 | |||
| 9 |
Marrybrownmarrybrown.com
A leading Malaysian halal fast-food chain with over 500 outlets in 16 countries, known for quality service and value products |
878 | |||
| 10 |
Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn Bhdsenheng.com.my
Established in 1989, the company focuses on creating a better quality of living for customers, employees, and society, with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee development |
734 | |||
| 11 |
Berjaya Corporation Berhadberjaya.com
A global consumer group focusing on retail, hospitality, property, and services in Malaysia, including food, hotels, property development, and financial services |
705 | |||
| 12 |
FamilyMart Malaysiafamilymart.com.my
A leading convenience store chain with over 17,500 stores globally, offering a wide range of products and focusing on community well-being and quality food delivery |
673 | |||
| 13 |
Domino's Pizza Malaysiadominos.com.my
A leading pizza chain in Malaysia with 240+ stores, 4,000+ staff, award-winning customer service, and innovative marketing strategies Provides employee development opportunities and fosters a positive workplace culture |
511 | |||
| 14 | 
Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhdstarbucks.com.my
A publishing company located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, specializing in coffee resources and services within the Berjaya Times Square complex |
495 | |||
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| 15 |
Reapfield Properties (HQ) Sdn Bhdreapfield.com
A real estate group with a 35-year history, part of Keller Williams Realty, dominating residential, industrial, and commercial markets with strong agent-entrepreneurs |
489 | |||
| 16 |
QL Resources Berhadql.com.my
Integrated agro-based business group producing nourishing products from agro resources in Livestock Farming, Marine Products Manufacturing, and Palm Oil Activities |
456 | |||
| 17 |
Evolution Wellness Groupevolutionwellness.com
Leading health and wellness group in Asia offering diverse fitness brands, virtual and connected fitness, wellness services, and SaaS membership management |
452 | |||
| 18 |
PropNex Malaysiapropnex.com.my
A Malaysia-based real estate company, offering business strategies, training, and marketing support with a focus on service excellence and customer satisfaction |
449 | |||
| 19 |
Rockwills International Grouprockwills.com
The company provides solutions in trusts, wealth distribution, and estate planning, offering professional Will-writing, trust services, and comprehensive estate planning advice |
434 | |||
| 20 |
Little Caliphs International Sdn Bhdlittlecaliphs.com.my
Provider of an Islamic-English-Creative preschool program, offering training, branding, and business support for kindergarten businesses to help children reach their full potential |
433 | |||
| 21 |
Starbucks Coffee Malaysiastarbucks.com.my
A global coffee company renowned for its award-winning coffee, espresso beverages, delicious food, and commitment to ethics, the environment, and community |
416 | |||
| 22 |
Texas Chicken Malaysiatexaschickenmalaysia.com
A franchisee of a QSR chain in Malaysia, with plans to expand to Sabah and Sarawak, offering drive-thru, delivery services, and job opportunities |
352 | |||
| 23 |
Tea Gardenteagarden.com.my
A company specializing in authentic Malaysian Nanyang cuisine, bringing people together through quality dishes made with fresh ingredients Operating globally |
327 | |||
| 24 |
Bonia Corporation Berhadboniacorp.com
A leading fashion retailer specializing in luxury leather goods, accessories, and footwear, with a global presence through franchise partnerships and diverse brand offerings |
265 | |||
| 25 |
PappaRich Grouppapparich.com.my
Established in 2005, this company offers Malaysian cuisine through a growing network of franchised restaurants in Malaysia and Australia |
233 | |||
| 26 |
The Melium Groupeuribor.eu
A luxury fashion and lifestyle specialist in Malaysia offering premium shopping experiences and internationally renowned brands, with a commitment to community charities |
183 | |||
| 27 |
Wyann Internationalwyanninternational.com
A global holding company for leading beauty professional centers and retail brands, offering sales, marketing, distribution, and operations of beauty products and services worldwide |
29 | |||
| 28 |
MALAYAN UNITED INDUSTRIES BERHADmuiglobal.com
An investment banking company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offering financial services from their office at Menara PMI |
25 | |||
| 29 |
Temporis P么le Calvadostemporis-franchise.fr
This company offers interim, fixed-term, and permanent contract staffing services across various locations in Calvados, connecting job seekers with opportunities. |
15 | |||
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