Growth Path of Franchise Direct’s Top 100 Global Franchises Helps Provide Learning Curve for Smaller Franchise Concepts.

(Atlanta, GA)---The franchising success of McDonald’s and Subway is well documented. They lead or are near the top of most every Top 10, Top 20 or Top 100 list based on franchising success. The same can be said for many other widely recognized franchise concepts.

Franchise Direct’s annual list of the “Top 100 Global Franchises” is no different. McDonald’s is No. 1 and Subway is No. 2, recognizing their success in international development. They are some of the world’s best and beloved brands.

Besides doling out recognition, the Top 100 (www.franchisedirect.com/top100globalfranchises/rankings/) Global Franchises list is important for another reason. It provides a blueprint for franchises considering international expansion because each franchise in the Top 100 has reaped the benefits of investing wisely in international development.