International Franchises

In 1965, 17-year-old Fred DeLuca and family friend Peter Buck opened Pete's Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. With a loan from Buck for only $1,000, DeLuca hoped the tiny sandwich shop would earn enough to put him through college. After struggling through the first few years, the founders changed the company's name to Subway and began franchising in 1974. Subway has franchises throughout the United States and in 98 countries, with locations in traditional and nontraditional sites alike.

Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, ventured to California in 1954 to visit McDonald's hamburger stand, where he heard they were running eight mixers at once. Kroc was impressed by how rapidly customers were served and, seeing an opportunity to sell many more milkshake machines, encouraged brothers Dick and Mac McDonald to open a chain of their restaurants. Kroc became their business partner and opened the first McDonald's in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955. McDonald's and the Golden Arches have since become an internationally-recognized symbol of quick-service hamburgers, fries, chicken, breakfast items, salads and milkshakes.

For 40 years, World Gym has been at the epicenter of the modern fitness scene-the place where Muscle Beach meets Hollywood, and where serious fitness meets celebrity. We LOVE working out, and we’re constantly developing ways to make the gym experience more rewarding.

Tailored Living® is a member of a family of brands under the umbrella of Home Franchise Concepts® (HFC), parent company and franchisor of home improvement service companies that include Budget Blinds® and Concrete Craft®. As a franchising expert, HFC is dedicated to helping people go into business for themselves and to help them grow their home-based franchise business to be as successful as possible.

Based in Atlanta, Floor Coverings International is a mobile floor-covering franchise that lets customers shop at home for hardwood, laminate and tile flooring, carpet and area rugs, and window coverings. The company's mobile van showrooms hold more than 3,000 styles and colors of name-brand products for residential and commercial use.

Our philosophy is focused on following a system to ensure highly satisfied customers at every stage of their bathroom renovation project. From customized marketing materials to a Sales Support team dedicated to scheduling new appointments, Five Star Bath Solutions provides the tools and support needed to help franchisees grow their business.

ShelfGenie franchisees design and install the company's Glide-Out shelves in kitchen cabinets, pantries, bathrooms and garages to improve organization and availability for homeowners. The company was founded in 2000 in Richmond, Virginia, and has been offering franchises since 2008.

The first Padgett Business Services office opened in the 1960's to help small business owners with their taxes. In 1975, the company began expanding through franchising, and its services have expanded as well. In addition to tax advice and preparation, Padgett franchisees offer business advice, management financial reporting, credit card processing, payroll solutions and other business services.

After a successful career in publishing, direct mail and consulting, Roger Murphy relocated to Florida in 1994 and started Murphy Business & Financial Services to offer assistance with listing, marketing and selling local businesses. He opened thirty branch offices in Florida between 1994 and 2006, when he was approached by Tom Miller about franchising the business. Murphy Business & Financial franchises offer business brokerage services, mergers and acquisitions, franchise sales, commercial real estate, business valuation, consulting and machinery and equipment services.

Owning a business where the franchisor’s proprietary and unique Online Marketing System assists you in generating, closing and scheduling moves so you can be up and running and earning money from the first day!

Sarah Towne and Todd Giatrelis were inspired to open the first Flip Flop Shops store in Boston after Towne struggled to find a pair of comfortable shoes while attending a convention in Las Vegas and wondered why there wasn't store that sold only flip flops. After opening a number of company-owned stores, they teamed with Brian Curin, Darin Kraetsch and Alan Woods, veterans of the franchise industry who had previously worked with brands like Cold Stone Creamery and Moe's Southwest Grill. Franchising began in 2007.

In 2007, Plan Ahead Events became part of United Franchise Group, franchisor of Sign-A-Rama, EmbroideMe, Billboard Connection, and Transworld Business Advisors. Franchisees offer event planning services for meetings, trade shows, conventions, seminars, grand openings, black-tie galas, product launches, corporate parties and more.

Our gelato on a stick is a fun concept and is all natural, easy to eat, and customizable to your own individual choice. A kid-friendly treat which is easily replicable, yet freshly made daily on site to provide an eventful, personalized and memorable experience. Popbar offers a timeless product that caters to all demographics. Owning your own Popbar location will give you the opportunity to grow into a successful and continuously expanding brand in your own market.

In 1953, Harold Butler opened Danny's Donuts in Lakewood, California. Six years later, there were 20 shops in the chain and the company changed its name to Denny's. In 1966, the company went public, and in 1977, they introduced the Grand Slam breakfast. Today, Denny's locations serve breakfast, lunch and dinner choices 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Its corporate headquarters is in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Jim Carpenter opened the first Wild Birds Unlimited store in Indianapolis in 1981. In 1983 he began franchising, and the company is now based in Carmel, Indiana. Each store sells bird-feeding and bird-watching supplies, including birdhouses, feeders, food and binoculars.

Joseph Lunsford wasn't looking to start a business when he moved into a new home and realized that several pieces of his furniture had been damaged in transit, but start one he did. He founded Furniture Medic in 1992 in response to his dissatisfaction with the long turnaround time that was common with most refurnishing shops. In 1996 Furniture Medic was acquired by ServiceMaster. ServiceMaster's franchise family also includes franchisors Merry Maids, Terminix and AmeriSpec.

Drama Kids Int'l. has been the exclusive U.S. provider of the Helen O'Grady Children's Drama Program since 2000. Helen O'Grady is an international franchise organization which began offering programs in 1979 in Perth, Australia, and later began offering franchises in 1989. Drama Kids franchisees offer children ages 5 to 17 drama classes at schools, community centers and churches. The program runs on a 40-week school year basis, and consists of single, hour-long classes each week. Each year ends with a performance for family and friends. Classes focus on the following developmental areas: public speaking and articulation skills, leadership abilities, creativity, collaboration skills, social skills, and self-confidence and self-esteem. Drama Kids franchise owners also offer a variety of summer camps.

MY SALON Suite® was founded by salon owners, Al and Alan, who saw the salon industry evolving – evoking a movement where beauty professionals could join together and build a community where everyone has the freedom to be their own boss and own their own salon.

Camille Albane is the largest salon and beauty franchise in Europe and with over 300 locations, is now expanding into the US. Owned by upscale Paris salon chain Dessange International, which also owns Fantastic Sams, Camille Albane is making authentic French beauty and hair services available for the first time in the US. Customers are craving the unique and popular looks and service Camille Albane provides, making it worth researching for anyone looking at the hair and beauty industry.

InXpress provides international express, domestic express, freight and mail services to customers, leveraging agreements with carriers to provide discounted rates and utilizing its online shipping software, Webship, to automate the shipping process. The company was founded in 1999 and began franchising in 2000.

The first Hooters Restaurant opened in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983. The company, known for its Hooters Girls waitresses, began franchising in 1986. The beach-theme restaurants feature sports displayed on flat-screen TVs and a menu offering seafood, sandwiches, burgers, salads, chicken wings and alcohol.

The first Cheeburger Cheeburger, named for a Saturday Night Live sketch, opened on Sanibel Island in Florida, in 1986. The company began franchising its 50's-style diners five years later. The menu offers customizable hamburgers, french fries, salads and milk shakes.

Billboard Connection/Izon Global Media helps companies develop and execute outdoor advertising, such as billboards, mobile billboards, posters, mall kiosks, buses and taxis, and more. The company was started in 1997 and began franchising in 2003.

When AmeriSpec was launched in Anaheim, California, its aim was to offer inspection services to homebuyers. The company soon began franchising, offering interior, exterior and structural inspections of homes to potential buyers across the country. In 1996, AmeriSpec became part of ServiceMaster, allowing for co-branding with companies like Terminix, Merry Maids and Furniture Medic. These relationships allow AmeriSpec to offer its customers discounts on services from its partner companies. In addition to the home inspections the company has offered from the beginning, AmeriSpec also performs environmental inspections, checking homes and property for the presence of water contaminants, mold, carbon monoxide, lead and radon.

Ask anyone who has grown up in a community with a Round Table Pizza, and they’ll regale you with stories of birthday parties, family pizza night, and hanging out after the big game. Since the brand’s inception in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1959, Round Table has been committed to being “The Last Honest Pizza,” not only by providing a superior product but by dedicating ourselves to providing great service as both a restaurant and a neighbor in every community we’re located in.