# 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).

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.

🇺🇸 Tennessee · 30 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [SERVPRO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/servpro) (servpro.com)<br>Leading fire and water cleanup and restoration company with over 2,000 franchises providing disaster recovery services nationwide. | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Gallatin | 7,178 | 1967 |
| 2 | [Captain D's](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/captain-d-s) (captainds.com)<br>Affordable seafood restaurant dedicated to serving great food at a great price, with a culture of service excellence and a commitment to guests | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Nashville | 4,636 | 1969 |
| 3 | [Crye Leike Realtors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crye-leike-realtors) (crye-leike.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 3,998 | 1977 |
| 4 | [Stay at Home](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stay-at-home) (stayathomeseniorcare.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Knoxville | 3,946 | 2007 |
| 5 | [Keller Williams](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/keller-williams) (placester.com)<br>Leading real estate franchise, offering agents training, technology, and support to build successful businesses, focusing on properties worldwide. | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 | 3,556 |  |
| 6 | [CKE Restaurants, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cke-restaurants-inc)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 1,353 | 1941 |
| 7 | [Perkins & Marie Callender's, LLC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/perkins-and-marie-callender-s-llc) (perkinsrestaurants.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 1,353 | 1958 |
| 8 | [Highland Ventures](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/highland-ventures) (highlandventuresltd.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Brentwood | 1,260 | 1948 |
| 9 | [D1 TRAINING](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/d1-training) (d1training.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 1,184 | 2001 |
| 10 | [Five Star Breaktime Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/five-star-breaktime-solutions) (fivestarbreaktime.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Chattanooga | 877 | 1993 |
| 11 | [Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mitsubishi-motors-north-america-inc) (mitsubishicars.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 833 | 1982 |
| 12 | [Shoney's Restaurants & Franchising](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shoney-s-restaurants-and-franchising) (shoneys.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Nashville | 641 | 1947 |
| 13 | [Fourteen Foods](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fourteen-foods) (fourteenfoods.net)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 618 | 2002 |
| 14 | [Preferred Care at Home](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/preferred-care-at-home) (preferhome.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Knoxville | 594 | 1984 |
| 15 | [AtWork Personnel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/atwork-personnel) (atwork.com)<br>An award-winning provider of light-industrial and administrative staffing services offering temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placements since 1986 | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇺🇸 Knoxville | 578 | 1992 |
| 16 | [Vital Care Infusion Services](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vital-care-infusion-services) (vitalcare.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Brentwood | 573 | 1986 |
| 17 | [Reliant Realty](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/reliant-realty) (reliantrealty.com)<br>A leading real estate agency in Middle Tennessee with over 700 agents and multiple branches, specializing in property sales, management, and auctions | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Nashville | 543 | 2007 |
| 18 | [Realty Executives Associates Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/realty-executives-associates-inc) (linktr.ee)<br>A top real estate firm in Knoxville, TN, offering local expertise and national resources with over 40 years of high transaction volume | Real Estate | 🇺🇸 Knoxville | 513 | 1977 |
| 19 | [Worldwide Equipment, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/worldwide-equipment-inc) (thetruckpeople.com)<br>A leading trucking industry company with 7 locations, 22 full-service dealerships, parts stores, leasing locations, detail shop, and fabrication facility | Truck Transportation | 🇺🇸 Knoxville | 499 | 1967 |
| 20 | [Visiting Angels In-Home Care](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/visiting-angels-in-home-care) (visitingangels.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Johnson City | 493 | 2009 |
| 21 | [Shane's Rib Shack](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shane-s-rib-shack) (shanesnashville.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 407 |  |
| 22 | [Oasis Senior Advisors](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oasis-senior-advisors) (oasissenioradvisors.com)<br>A free service helping families find senior living options by providing personalized assistance from compassionate certified Senior Living Advisors | Hospitals and Health Care | 🇺🇸 Hendersonville | 356 | 2013 |
| 23 | [Chartwell Hospitality](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chartwell-hospitality) (chartwellhospitality.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 345 | 2003 |
| 24 | [Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vision-hospitality-group-inc) (vhghotels.com)<br>An award-winning hotel management and development company prioritizing integrity, values, creative design, and superior quality to satisfy guests and investors | Hospitality | 🇺🇸 Chattanooga | 337 | 1997 |
| 25 | [Merry Maids Franchise](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/merry-maids-franchise) (join.merrymaids.com)<br>The company offers a franchise opportunity in the home cleaning industry, tapping into a largely underserved and growing market | Consumer Services | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 324 |  |
| 26 | [VIO Med Spa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vio-med-spa) (viomedspa.com)<br>An innovative leader in the medical spa industry, offering high quality services and products focused on health and beauty transformations | Medical Practices | 🇺🇸 Franklin | 322 | 2017 |
| 27 | [Furniture Medic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/furniture-medic) (furnituremedic.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 262 | 1992 |
| 28 | [Lennys Grill & Subs](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lennys-grill-and-subs) (lennys.com)<br>Established in 1998, our company offers quality deli sandwiches, authentic cheesesteaks, and a great dining experience Interested in franchising opportunities? Visit lennysfranchisecom | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 Memphis | 228 | 1998 |
| 29 | [Just Love Coffee Roasters](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/just-love-coffee-roasters) (justlovecoffee.com)<br>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 | 🇺🇸 Murfreesboro | 149 | 2009 |
| 30 | [Fast Fine Restaurant Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fast-fine-restaurant-group) (fastfine.com)<br>Fast Fine Restaurant Group pioneers the Fast Fine segment by offering luxurious yet affordable dining experiences through innovative and growth-oriented hospitality concepts | Restaurants | 🇺🇸 College Grove | 17 | 2017 |

## 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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