# Top 26 franchise networks in Sweden

Tamtam tracks 26 franchise networks headquartered in Sweden. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Hemköp, MEKO and O'Learys. Their median headcount is 335. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are Stockholm (11), Gothenburg (4) and Mölndal (2).

This selection of Swedish franchise networks shows a mix of well-established retail and service providers, alongside younger restaurant concepts. Hemköp, founded in 1958, operates over 200 grocery stores, while Pressbyrån, established in 1906, is an innovative kiosk chain. In vehicle repair, MEKO and MECA are prominent, offering spare parts and maintenance solutions. The restaurant sector is represented by O'Learys, a global eatertainment chain, and Pinchos, an app-based restaurant.

The data reveals a strong concentration of headquarters in Stockholm, with notable exceptions like MECA in Malmö, Pinchos in Gothenburg, and Iduna AB in Varberg. The companies span various industries, including retail, vehicle services, real estate, and advertising, indicating a diverse franchise landscape in Sweden. Several companies, such as Veteranpoolen, which provides staffing solutions using skilled retirees, and Waynes, an international café chain, highlight the breadth of services offered through franchising.

🇸🇪 Sweden · 26 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hemköp](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hemkop) (hemkop.se)<br>A Swedish grocery store chain focusing on personalized service, fresh produce, and a wide range of products with over 200 locations nationwide | Retail | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 2,517 | 1958 |
| 2 | [MEKO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meko) (meko.com)<br>A leading automotive spare-parts group in northern Europe, offering affordable and innovative solutions through various chain stores and workshops | Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 913 | 1973 |
| 3 | [O'Learys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/o-learys) (olearystrademark.com)<br>Social eatertainment experience combining sports, food, and social activities globally through over 130 franchised restaurants with American-inspired flavors and dynamic atmosphere | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 802 | 1988 |
| 4 | [MECA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/meca) (meca.se)<br>A leading player in the aftermarket for automobile parts, tools, and shop equipment, focused on making car ownership more convenient and cost-effective for consumers | Vehicle Repair and Maintenance | 🇸🇪 Malmö | 786 | 1967 |
| 5 | [Pinchos](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pinchos) (pinchos.se)<br>Pinchos is the world's first app restaurant where guests can book tables, view the menu, order food and drinks through a mobile app | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Gothenburg | 762 | 2012 |
| 6 | [Svensk Direktreklam AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/svensk-direktreklam-ab) (sdr.se)<br>Leading direct marketing company in Sweden, offering unaddressed and targeted direct mail services with nationwide coverage and expertise in campaign planning, execution, and measurement | Advertising Services | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 591 | 1976 |
| 7 | [Pressbyrån](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pressbyran) (pressbyran.se)<br>Innovative kiosk chain offering convenient meals/snacks, modern services, and reading materials to simplify and enhance daily life at transportation hubs Owned by Reitangruppen AS | Consumer Goods | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 522 | 1906 |
| 8 | [Eatery](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eatery) (eatery.se)<br>A rapidly growing concept chain for food and meetings with 18 locations in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Skåne, serving 35,000 meals daily to the public sector | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 443 |  |
| 9 | [SkandiaMäklarna](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/skandiamaklarna) (skandiamaklarna.se)<br>A leading Swedish real estate agency offering high-quality services since 1980, specializing in residential and commercial properties with a strong focus on employee growth and development | Real Estate | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 435 | 1980 |
| 10 | [Iduna AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iduna-ab) (iduna.se)<br>A leading company in Sweden and Finland specializing in gold, silver, jewelry, watches, and gift items through various retail store chains | Retail | 🇸🇪 Varberg | 347 |  |
| 11 | [HusmanHagberg](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/husmanhagberg) (husmanhagberg.se)<br>A leading real estate brokerage chain with over 70 offices and nearly 300 employees, priding themselves on local expertise, passion, and success-driven teamwork | Real Estate | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 339 | 1997 |
| 12 | [Apoteksgruppen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apoteksgruppen) (karriar.kronansapotek.se)<br>A unique journey of transformation in the pharmacy industry combining Apoteksgruppen and Kronans Apotek to become Sweden's third-largest player Follow our progress! | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 337 |  |
| 13 | [Veteranpoolen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/veteranpoolen) (veteranpoolen.se)<br>Skilled retirees providing staffing solutions for businesses and diverse home services like gardening, cleaning, and maintenance for private households throughout Sweden. | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇸🇪 | 335 | 2007 |
| 14 | [Waynes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/waynes) (waynescoffee.se)<br>An international café chain that revolutionized the modern European café concept in Sweden, with over 40,000 daily guests across 10 countries | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 235 |  |
| 15 | [Team Sportia AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/team-sportia-ab) (teamsportia.se)<br>A leading sports retailer in Sweden with 90 stores, focusing on fitness, football, running, outdoor, cycling, and skiing, inspiring an active lifestyle | Sporting Goods Manufacturing | 🇸🇪 Mölndal | 227 | 1989 |
| 16 | [Harrys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/harrys) (harrys.se)<br>A brasserie with Swedish roots, Harrys offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for enjoying drinks, good food, and diverse company | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Gothenburg | 194 | 1993 |
| 17 | [Pincho Nation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pincho-nation) (pinchonation.com)<br>A fast-growing restaurant concept with extravagant décor, offering global flavors in tapas format Utilizes app-based technology for enhanced dining experience with franchise operations in Nordic countries | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Gothenburg | 183 | 2012 |
| 18 | [Kahls Kaffe AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kahls-kaffe-ab) (kahls.se)<br>Family business roasting carefully chosen coffee beans from top global producers, combining tradition with technology to ensure premium quality and taste for coffee lovers. | Food and Beverage Services | 🇸🇪 Västra Frölunda | 54 | 1911 |
| 19 | [BUSFRÖ Second Hand](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/busfro-second-hand) (busfro.se)<br>Leading Swedish commercial secondhand chain offering a unique, modern, and colorful shopping experience for children, adults, and home items, promoting sustainable consumption in city centers 💚♻ | Retail | 🇸🇪 Västervik | 46 | 2010 |
| 20 | [Card Group International AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/card-group-international-ab) (cardgroup.com)<br>An international company with Master Franchise offices in 45 countries, offering a market-leading range of greeting cards, gifts, and accessories | Retail | 🇸🇪 Gävle | 35 | 1997 |
| 21 | [Ll'Amice AB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ll-amice-ab) (llamice.se)<br>A high-ambition Italian restaurant chain, focused on food and people, offering a Neapolitan-inspired environment | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Karlstad | 24 | 2017 |
| 22 | [Försäkringshuset](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forsakringshuset) (xn--frskringshuset-7hb9z.se)<br>A company with over 30 years of experience in providing customized insurance solutions for businesses, focusing on traditional industries, service companies, and transportation | Insurance | 🇸🇪 Jönköping | 20 | 1988 |
| 23 | [BRÖLLOPSBRUKET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brollopsbruket) (brollopsbruket.se)<br>Luxury bridal showroom offering both second-hand and new wedding dresses in multiple locations, providing a private fitting experience for brides and their friends | Retail Apparel and Fashion | 🇸🇪 Mölndal | 18 | 2017 |
| 24 | [Sweden Hotels](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sweden-hotels)<br>A collection of privately-owned, personality-driven three and four star hotels across Sweden, offering competitive rates and various services to member hotels | Hospitality | 🇸🇪 Gothenburg | 11 |  |
| 25 | [Euronics Burlöv](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/euronics-burlov) (euronics.se)<br>A leading European chain of electronics stores offering the latest technology products, expert advice, and a wide range of electronic products and accessories | Retail | 🇸🇪 Arlöv | 6 | 2019 |
| 26 | [Eggs Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/eggs-inc) (eggsinc.com)<br>A joyful dining experience offered by a franchise with support for entrepreneurs to run multiple restaurants in their territory | Restaurants | 🇸🇪 Stockholm | 5 | 2019 |

## 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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