10 Most Successful Global Franchises
7. Jiffy Lube
Jiffy Lube is a company headquartered in Houston, Texas and having chains of over 2,000 businesses in North America providing oil changes and automotive services. Founded by Edwin H. Washburn in 1971, Jiffy Lube is a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company. The first store was established on 36th Street in Ogden, Utah and later Washburn franchised a number of stores within Utah. Its service centers are completely owned by franchises and operated under 252 entity groups.
6. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
There is hardly any foodie imaginable who does not like the crispy and tender chicken legs served in KFC. The founder of KFC was Harland Sanders who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Kentucky during Great Depression. With over 18,000 outlets in 120 countries as of 2012, the fast food restaurant has become the second largest chain in the world. It is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands and is one of the first fast food chains to gain international presence.
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