Research

Original data research from the PlainFranchise editorial team. Every page is rendered server-side from a live SELECT against the portal database; no numbers are hardcoded.

Top 10 Franchise Brands by Total Outlet Count

PlainFranchise ranks franchise brands by total outlet count (franchised plus company-owned), using the franchises FDD-derived registry. Rendered server-side from a live SELECT against the franchises table.

Top 10 Franchise Sectors by Number of Brands

PlainFranchise ranks franchise sectors by the number of distinct franchise brands operating within each sector, using the sectors aggregate table. Rendered server-side from a live SELECT against the sectors table.

US States with Franchise Registration Requirements

PlainFranchise lists the US states that require franchisors to register their Franchise Disclosure Document before offering franchises, using the state_franchise_laws table. Rendered server-side from a live SELECT against the state_franchise_laws table.