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The 30 largest franchise networks in Tennessee

Tamtam tracks 30 franchise networks headquartered in Tennessee. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by SERVPRO, Captain D's and Crye Leike Realtors. Their median headcount is 578. Half of them were founded in 1992 or later. The most common headquarters are Franklin (7), Knoxville (5) and Memphis (5).

馃嚭馃嚫 Tennessee30 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These Tennessee-based franchise networks primarily operate in consumer services, real estate, and restaurants. The companies listed are generally mid-sized to large firms, with several established decades ago. Notable examples include SERVPRO, a fire and water cleanup and restoration company, Captain D's, an affordable seafood restaurant, Crye Leike Realtors, a full-service real estate company, and Stay at Home, a national non-medical home care franchise.

A significant pattern among these companies is their diverse founding dates, spanning from CKE Restaurants, Inc. in 1941 to Stay at Home in 2007. This indicates a mix of long-standing brands and more recent ventures within the franchise sector.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
SERVPROservpro.com

Leading fire and water cleanup and restoration company with over 2,000 franchises providing disaster recovery services nationwide.

Consumer Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Gallatin 7,178 1967
2
Captain D'scaptainds.com

Affordable seafood restaurant dedicated to serving great food at a great price, with a culture of service excellence and a commitment to guests

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Nashville 4,636 1969
3
Crye Leike Realtorscrye-leike.com

A full service real estate company founded in 1977, serving markets in multiple states with a network of licensed sales associates and branch offices

Real Estate 馃嚭馃嚫 Memphis 3,998 1977
4
Stay at Homestayathomeseniorcare.com

National non-medical home care franchise providing compassionate and dependable care to elderly in their own homes, emphasizing strong caregiver selection process Trusted source for quality care

Hospitals and Health Care 馃嚭馃嚫 Knoxville 3,946 2007
5
Keller Williamsplacester.com

Leading real estate franchise, offering agents training, technology, and support to build successful businesses, focusing on properties worldwide.

Real Estate 馃嚭馃嚫 3,556 n/a
6
CKE Restaurants, Inc.

Operates Carl's Jr. and Hardee's restaurants, known for charbroiled burgers, Made from Scratch Biscuits, and Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, with a strong international presence.

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 1,353 1941
7
Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLCperkinsrestaurants.com

Established in 1958, Perkins operates 324 restaurants in 32 states and 4 Canadian provinces, offering personalized service and homestyle food at a great value

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Memphis 1,353 1958
8
Highland Ventureshighlandventuresltd.com

Empowering employees to provide outstanding service and be engaged community members, owning and operating properties, fitness centers, retail centers, and Marco's Pizza locations

Retail 馃嚭馃嚫 Brentwood 1,260 1948
9
D1 TRAININGd1training.com

A fitness concept offering age-based training programs, personalized coaching, and group workouts based on athletic training principles for sport and fitness goals

Wellness and Fitness Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 1,184 2001
10
Five Star Breaktime Solutionsfivestarbreaktime.com

Five Star Food Service is a leading Southeast on-site food and beverage provider offering micro markets, vending, dining, catering, and fresh food production

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Chattanooga 877 1993
11
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.mitsubishicars.com

This company offers a range of Mitsubishi cars, crossovers, and electric vehicles, allowing customers to build, price, and locate their desired vehicle

Retail Motor Vehicles 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 833 1982
12
Shoney's Restaurants & Franchisingshoneys.com

Established since 1947, offering fresh, affordable food with a wide menu selection, including the famous All American Burger and Hot Fudge Cake Franchising opportunities available

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Nashville 641 1947
13
Fourteen Foodsfourteenfoods.net

A multi-unit owner of Dairy Queen restaurants across several states, committed to providing a memorable dining experience and giving back to local communities

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 618 2002
14
Preferred Care at Homepreferhome.com

Specializing in affordable non-medical elderly care, providing assistance with daily tasks and companionship to promote independence and dignity in-home or at care facilities

Home Health Care Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Knoxville 594 1984
15
AtWork Personnelatwork.com

An award-winning provider of light-industrial and administrative staffing services offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placements since 1986

Staffing and Recruiting 馃嚭馃嚫 Knoxville 578 1992

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16
Vital Care Infusion Servicesvitalcare.com

A company specializing in high-quality infusion therapy services, focusing on patient outcomes, with locally owned pharmacies driven by community investment

Hospitals and Health Care 馃嚭馃嚫 Brentwood 573 1986
17
Reliant Realtyreliantrealty.com

A leading real estate agency in Middle Tennessee with over 700 agents and multiple branches, specializing in property sales, management, and auctions

Real Estate 馃嚭馃嚫 Nashville 543 2007
18
Realty Executives Associates Inc.linktr.ee

A top real estate firm in Knoxville, TN, offering local expertise and national resources with over 40 years of high transaction volume

Real Estate 馃嚭馃嚫 Knoxville 513 1977
19
Worldwide Equipment, Inc.thetruckpeople.com

A leading trucking industry company with 7 locations, 22 full-service dealerships, parts stores, leasing locations, detail shop, and fabrication facility

Truck Transportation 馃嚭馃嚫 Knoxville 499 1967
20
Visiting Angels In-Home Carevisitingangels.com

Nationally respected home care service offering nursing home alternatives, senior assisted living, Alzheimer's care, and more in Johnson City, TN area

Hospitals and Health Care 馃嚭馃嚫 Johnson City 493 2009
21
Shane's Rib Shackshanesnashville.com

Specializing in BBQ, Shane's BBQ in Franklin, TN serves up mouth-watering smoked meats, delicious sides, and top-ranked cobbler Family recipes worth the mess!

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 407 n/a
22
Oasis Senior Advisorsoasissenioradvisors.com

A free service helping families find senior living options by providing personalized assistance from compassionate certified Senior Living Advisors

Hospitals and Health Care 馃嚭馃嚫 Hendersonville 356 2013
23
Chartwell Hospitalitychartwellhospitality.com

Fully integrated real estate company specializing in acquisition, development, and management of high-quality branded hotels, with superior occupancy rates and proven investment returns

Hospitality 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 345 2003
24
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.vhghotels.com

An award-winning hotel management and development company prioritizing integrity, values, creative design, and superior quality to satisfy guests and investors

Hospitality 馃嚭馃嚫 Chattanooga 337 1997
25
Merry Maids Franchisejoin.merrymaids.com

The company offers a franchise opportunity in the home cleaning industry, tapping into a largely underserved and growing market

Consumer Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Memphis 324 n/a
26
VIO Med Spaviomedspa.com

An innovative leader in the medical spa industry, offering high quality services and products focused on health and beauty transformations

Medical Practices 馃嚭馃嚫 Franklin 322 2017
27
Furniture Medicfurnituremedic.com

A leading wood repair and restoration franchised business specializing in furniture, cabinetry, flooring, and upholstery services for residential and commercial clients

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing 馃嚭馃嚫 Memphis 262 1992
28
Lennys Grill & Subslennys.com

Established in 1998, our company offers quality deli sandwiches, authentic cheesesteaks, and a great dining experience Interested in franchising opportunities? Visit lennysfranchisecom

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 Memphis 228 1998
29
Just Love Coffee Roastersjustlovecoffee.com

Socially-minded coffee company offering hand-roasted coffee, full food menu, and franchise opportunities while giving back to the community through charitable donations

Food and Beverage Services 馃嚭馃嚫 Murfreesboro 149 2009
30
Fast Fine Restaurant Groupfastfine.com

Fast Fine Restaurant Group pioneers the Fast Fine segment by offering luxurious yet affordable dining experiences through innovative and growth-oriented hospitality concepts

Restaurants 馃嚭馃嚫 College Grove 17 2017

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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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