Number of units of leading franchises in Europe 2019
As of June 2019, 7-Eleven Incorporated had the highest number of franchise units in Europe with almost 60 thousand, followed by Subway with almost 45 thousand units. Eight of the top ten franchises were restaurant and food service franchises. Additionally, eight of the top ten franchises were originally from the United States of America.
Ranking developments
Since the last reporting in 2017, two companies have dropped from the top twenty positions of the ranking. The Italian Benetton group and Bata a retail franchise originating in Czechia are no longer in the ranking. However, only Bata had to close franchise units, Benetton was simply overtaken by other franchises.
7-Eleven
Worldwide, 7-Eleven is the eleventh most valuable retail brand. The US company is not only active in the US and in Europe but, measured by number of stores, also makes the top ten convenience stores in China. However, over half of the stores the company operates are situated in Hong Kong.
Ranking developments
Since the last reporting in 2017, two companies have dropped from the top twenty positions of the ranking. The Italian Benetton group and Bata a retail franchise originating in Czechia are no longer in the ranking. However, only Bata had to close franchise units, Benetton was simply overtaken by other franchises.
7-Eleven
Worldwide, 7-Eleven is the eleventh most valuable retail brand. The US company is not only active in the US and in Europe but, measured by number of stores, also makes the top ten convenience stores in China. However, over half of the stores the company operates are situated in Hong Kong.
