World’s most Popular Food Franchise Cost?
The stakes are pretty high in the franchise business. All the more so when it comes to the F&B industry. But with high stakes, come higher benefits. According to Business Insider, here is a list of the most popular food franchise of the world and how much do they cost to set up.
McDonalds
Established: 1940, San Bernardino, California.
Founder: Richard McDonald and Maurice McDonald.
Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois.
Signature(s): Golden Arches symbol, “I’m loving it.” slogan., Ronald McDonald (Mascot)
First Franchise: 1953, Phoenix, Arizona. With franchisor Ray Kroc.
Franchise Reach: 37,855 outlets. Over 100 countries.
Specialty: The Big Mac, fries and coke combo.
- World’s largest restaurant chain by revenue, serves over 69 million customers daily.
- World’s second-largest private employer, with 1.7 million employees.
- #1 in Franchise 500 list 2019.
Franchise Costs: USD 1.3 million to 2.2 million
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Established: 1930, San Bernardino, California.
Founder: Colonel Harland Sanders.
Headquarters: Louisville, Kentucky.
Signature(s): Colonel Sanders pictograph and logo, “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan.
First Franchise: 1952, Utah.
Franchise Reach: 22,621 outlets. 136 countries.
Specialty: Chicken Bucket, Hot Wings.
- First Western restaurant chain to open in China, 1987.
- With 5500+ outlets today, current largest restaurant chain in China.
- World’s second-largest restaurant chain (by sales)
Franchise Costs: USD 1.4 to 2.8 million
Wendy’s
Established: November 15, 1969. Columbus, Ohio.
Founder: Dave Thomas
Headquarters: Dublin, Ohio.
Signature(s): Dave Thomas’ daughter ‘Wendy’ pictograph and logo, “Where’s the Beef?” slogan.
First Franchise: 1952, Utah.
Franchise Reach: 6,711 outlets. 48 countries.
Specialty: Square Hamburgers, Sea Salt Fries, Signature Frosty
- World’s third largest hamburger fast food chain.
- Quoted with the most retweeted tweet in history.
- World’s first fast-food chain to introduce the salad bar.
Franchise Costs: USD 2 million to 3.5 million.
Taco Bell
Established: 1962. San Bernardino, California.
Founder: Glen Bell
Headquarters: Irvine, California.
Signature(s): The Tower Bell logo, “Think Outside the Bun” slogan.
First Franchise: 1952, Utah.
Franchise Reach: 7,511 outlets. 36 countries.
Specialty: Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas, Nachos.
- A designated clothing line promoting their brand.
- #9 in Franchise 500 list 2019.
Franchise Costs: 1.2 million to 2.9 million.
Subway
Established: 1965. San Bernardino, California.
Founder: Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck
Headquarters: Irvine, California.
Signature(s): The Tower Bell logo, “Think Outside the Bun” slogan.
First Franchise: 1952, Utah.
Franchise Reach: 41,512 locations. 111 countries.
Specialty: The submarine sandwich (simply called “sub”), wraps, salad, paninis.
- World’s largest single-brand restaurant chain and operator.
- World’s largest franchise brand.
- Aims for further Expansion in India.
Franchise Costs: USD 1.16 million to 2.6 million
Karan Makan
Technology Engineer and Entrepreneur. Currently working with International Brands and helping them scale their products Globally through different ventures. He owns Multiple Food Brands and is on a continuous spree to acquire many more businesses in the coming years. With over 10 years of experience and strong background in Brand Acquisition, Karan Makan is soon poised to be a Brand in the coming years.
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