Top franchises. Franchising allows other individuals/companies to set up their business under the organizational banner of the Franchisor who gives out the licenses to trade his products and services. A Franchisee can use the same trade name to sell the services or products. Franchising started as local initiative has now become international. It has become a popular way to expand your products and services around the globe. On of the first ever franchisor of this era was the Singer sewing machines. Just after few years many other big corporations took up franchising to expand their business activities and capture global markets. To franchise is actually granting an authorization or a license to trade. It has a French origin and signifies privilege or independence. There exists a very large international franchise market. Large corporations like Coca Cola, Pepsi, and Ford motor Company are the players in the international domain along with many others.
The following business sectors have cited successful examples of top franchises. - Banks
- Financial Institution
- Tax consultants
- Internet business operations
- Auto mobile
- Travel and Tourism
- Health services
- Child related services
- Fitness products
- Food and Beverages
- Electronics
Food, automobile, electronics, banks, travel and tourism have shown rapid growth and emerged top franchising opportunities in the global market. Global franchising is also away to enter and capture domestic product markets. Food chains like Subway, McDonalds, KFC, and Pizza Hut have almost established their reign in all the countries throughout the world. The developing nations have shown the fastest growing franchise opportunities. A Top franchise would require - Adequate fund and extensive and exhaustive research on products/services
- Abundance of raw materials and other requisites in the domestic country where foreign franchisor wants to offer the license to trade his product/service in accost effective way
- The best locations to attract customers
- The best ambience and excellent visible physical infrastructure
- Continuous product promotion through advertisements and customer loyalty programs to make the customers return to their brand
- Competition with similar products and services. So that this can create a band of loyal customers.
- Complete legal permission relevant to operation of the business
- Excellent management team and dedicated staff
- Customers who loves the product/service and contribute positively to boost it.
Some of the top franchises in UK & USA that have strong global presence are - Food & Beverages- Subway, Mc Donald, KFC, Starbucks
- Retail shooing chain - Dollar Store Services
- Printing - Cartridge World
- Electronics - Sony, Nokia, Siemens, Samsung, Phillips
- Automobile- Chips Away International
- Graphics - Fastsigns
- Finance Institutions - Cash Now Payday Loans, HSBC
- Travel - Travel Counselors
There are aspects to consider before target for a top franchise locally or globally. The internet will guide you through the top and new listings and you can find out which one to choose from. But remember anything that's best comes with a price. This is not only money but better management, better networking, more time, effort and dedication to make it the best or one of the best. | 
