# The 28 largest franchise networks in Minas Gerais

Tamtam tracks 28 franchise networks headquartered in Minas Gerais. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Localiza&Co, Kopenhagen e Chocolates Brasil Cacau (Grupo CRM) and Patrus Transportes. Their median headcount is 555. Half of them were founded in 1996 or later. The most common headquarters are Belo Horizonte (14) and Uberlândia (3).

These franchise networks in Minas Gerais are mostly mid-sized firms, with a few larger groups. They operate in diverse sectors, including retail, education, and services. Many of these companies are headquartered in Belo Horizonte, indicating a concentration of franchise operations in the state capital. Localiza&Co, a global mobility platform, is the largest employer among them. Other significant players include Kopenhagen e Chocolates Brasil Cacau, offering fine chocolates, and Patrus Transportes, providing transportation solutions across Brazil. Emive&CO specializes in electronic security, while Carbel Auto Group is a family-led automotive group.

A notable pattern is the strong presence of education franchises, such as Maple Bear Canadian School, providing bilingual education, and Grupo Educacional FAVENI, a large educational group in Brazil. Retail is also well-represented with companies like ABC da Construção S.A., a construction finishes specialist, and Rede Inova Drogarias, supporting independent pharmacies. The companies show a mix of founding eras, with some established in the mid-20th century and others more recently.

🇧🇷 Minas Gerais · 28 companies · Updated Nov 11, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Localiza&Co](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/localiza-and-co) (localizaco.com)<br>A leading global mobility platform dedicated to providing innovative solutions for millions of customers, while investing in sustainability for a better future | Travel Arrangements | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 21,708 | 1973 |
| 2 | [Kopenhagen e Chocolates Brasil Cacau (Grupo CRM)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kopenhagen-e-chocolates-brasil-cacau-grupo-crm) (kopenhagen.com.br)<br>This is a chocolate retail group with over 800 stores in Brazil. It offers fine chocolates, diverse chocolates, and coffee with chocolate. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 Extrema | 3,369 | 1928 |
| 3 | [Patrus Transportes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/patrus-transportes) (patrus.com.br)<br>For almost 40 years, the company provides efficient and customized transportation solutions, operating in nine states in Brazil and serving major national and international clients | Truck Transportation | 🇧🇷 Contagem | 3,209 | 1973 |
| 4 | [Emive&CO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emive-and-co) (emiveco.com.br)<br>A leading electronic security company in Latin America, focused on cutting-edge technology, quality service, and customer peace of mind | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 1,643 | 1989 |
| 5 | [Carbel Auto Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carbel-auto-group) (grupocarbel.gupy.io)<br>A family-led automotive group in Minas Gerais with multiple brands, offering car sales, services, and solutions like used cars, insurance, and fleet outsourcing | Retail | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 1,463 | 1969 |
| 6 | [Maple Bear Canadian School](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/maple-bear-canadian-school) (maplebearbh.com.br)<br>Provider of bilingual education from preschool to high school, inspired by the Canadian education system, fostering intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development in a stimulating environment | Education Administration Programs | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 1,387 | 2007 |
| 7 | [Uberlândia Refrescos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uberlandia-refrescos) (cocacolauberlandia.com.br)<br>A franchise of a well-known beverage brand, serving over 25 million consumers and 24,000 clients in multiple cities, known for transparency and ethical practices | Food and Beverage Services | 🇧🇷 Uberlândia | 1,256 | 1976 |
| 8 | [ABC da Construção S.A.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abc-da-construcao-s-a) (abcdaconstrucao.com.br)<br>A leading construction finishes specialist in Brazil, recognized for innovation and member of ENDEAVOR, offering quality products and services nationwide | Retail | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 1,181 | 1990 |
| 9 | [Cheirin Bão](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cheirin-bao) (cheirinbao.com.br)<br>Specializing in providing unique moments and creating lasting memories through speciality coffee, while promoting the culture of coffee and offering products from Minas Gerais worldwide 🤎 | Restaurants | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 733 |  |
| 10 | [Grupo Educacional FAVENI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-educacional-faveni) (grupofaveni.com.br)<br>A leading educational group in Brazil with over 300,000 students and 100 campuses nationwide, offering quality education accredited by the Ministry of Education | Higher Education | 🇧🇷 Caratinga | 730 |  |
| 11 | [UPTIME – Comunicação em Inglês](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/uptime-comunicacao-em-ingles) (uptime.com.br)<br>Innovative English language teaching provider with a franchising model and focus on leadership development, part of a group with verticalized operations | Education | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 691 | 2001 |
| 12 | [Depyl Action](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/depyl-action) (depylaction.com.br)<br>Specializing in personalized solutions for hair and skin care, with over 90 locations in Brazil and Venezuela, focusing on beauty, self-esteem, and well-being | Wellness and Fitness Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 574 | 1996 |
| 13 | [NTW Contabilidade e Gestão Empresarial](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ntw-contabilidade-e-gestao-empresarial) (ntwcontabilidade.com.br)<br>A provider of accounting services and financial consulting, focusing on customer satisfaction through structured processes and various quality certifications Expanding through franchises | Accounting | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 559 | 1989 |
| 14 | [Rede Inova Drogarias](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/rede-inova-drogarias) (redeinovadrogarias.com.br)<br>The company provides independent pharmacies with improved purchasing conditions, training, and innovative solutions to enhance their businesses and offer better healthcare products and services | Retail | 🇧🇷 Varginha | 555 | 2011 |
| 15 | [TODOS Empreendimentos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/todos-empreendimentos) (cartaodetodos.com.br)<br>Franchisor of a membership card program, serving over 6 million families with affordable services, expanding to Chile and the United States | Individual and Family Services | 🇧🇷 Ipatinga | 501 |  |
| 16 | [ARQUIVAR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arquivar) (arquivar.com.br)<br>With over 31 years of expertise, this company specializes in strategic management of documents and processes, providing tailored solutions for increased productivity and cost savings | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 464 | 1991 |
| 17 | [Clinicas OralDents](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clinicas-oraldents) (clinicasoraldents.com.br)<br>Dental clinic franchise specializing in oral health, offering a range of services for patients in need of dental care | Facilities Services | 🇧🇷 Ipatinga | 442 | 2002 |
| 18 | [allu.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/allu) (allugator.com)<br>A leading electronics subscription service in Latin America, focusing on providing affordable access to desired products and offering high-return investment opportunities | Technology, Information and Internet | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 430 | 2016 |
| 19 | [Empresta Bem Melhor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/empresta-bem-melhor) (empresta.com.br)<br>Since 1995, this company aims to provide the best credit solutions in Brazil, offering products from top banks and insurers nationwide | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 430 | 1995 |
| 20 | [Park Idiomas Franchising](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/park-idiomas-franchising) (park.education)<br>With 20 years of experience, this language consulting service ensures fluency in English and Spanish in 5 times less time, offering innovative methods and franchise opportunities | Education Administration Programs | 🇧🇷 Uberlândia | 405 | 1996 |
| 21 | [Mr. Shake](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mr-shake) (mrshakesorvetes.com.br)<br>An innovative company specializing in unique ice creams, diverse milkshakes, and exclusive açaís since 2010 Known for quality products made with premium ingredients | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 Curvelo | 369 | 2010 |
| 22 | [Grupo Gomes Pires](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-gomes-pires) (grupogomespires.com.br)<br>A decade of innovation in supporting and developing national entrepreneurship, creating and investing in innovative companies to solve relevant societal challenges | Facilities Services | 🇧🇷 Uberlândia | 365 | 2013 |
| 23 | [JAH Açaí, Sorvetes e Picolés](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jah-acai-sorvetes-e-picoles) (jahdoacai.com.br)<br>A dessert company offering self-service frozen treats with customizable toppings, handmade with natural ingredients, aiming to create unique flavor experiences for customers nationwide | Food and Beverage Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 333 | 2009 |
| 24 | [Orthocrin](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orthocrin) (orthocrin.com.br)<br>Established in 1964, this company focuses on bringing healthy sleep to Minas Gerais With the largest factory in Latin America, they prioritize quality and innovation in mattress production | Textile Manufacturing | 🇧🇷 Santa Luzia | 324 | 1964 |
| 25 | [Grupo Rio Branco](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-rio-branco) (riobrancoenergias.com)<br>A leader in fuel distribution with a strong focus on social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and community impact through over 60 service stations | Wholesale Petroleum and Petroleum Products | 🇧🇷 Uberaba | 213 | 1990 |
| 26 | [Traine](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/traine) (traine.com.br)<br>Providing a variety of training and courses with an emphasis on a strong learning network encompassing both in-person and online modalities | Professional Training and Coaching | 🇧🇷 Juiz de Fora | 190 | 2016 |
| 27 | [Grupo RM Farma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grupo-rm-farma) (rmfarma.com.br)<br>A network of pharmacies offering a variety of brands to meet the needs of the pharmaceutical retail market, tailored to individual expectations | Business Consulting and Services | 🇧🇷 Varginha | 182 |  |
| 28 | [ISOCRED NEGÓCIOS OFICIAL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/isocred-negocios-oficial) (isocred.com.br)<br>We provide a variety of credit solutions through a franchising model, offering products such as payroll loans, personal loans, credit for individuals with negative credit history, etc | Financial Services | 🇧🇷 Belo Horizonte | 17 | 2009 |

## 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 11, 2026.

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