Franchise Universe Counts
Counts of each key entity type: brands, franchisors, franchisees, affiliates and their controlling entities tracked in the franchise universe product.
| Entity Type | Description | Counts |
|---|---|---|
| Brands | The public-facing name or identity under which a franchise operates. Eg Subway | 5,720 |
| Franchisor and Controlling Entities | The legal entity that owns the rights to the brand and controls the franchise. Eg. Doctor’s Associates Inc. (DAI) | 3,022 |
| Franchisor and Brand Parents | The ultimate parent company that owns or oversees the franchisor and possibly multiple brands. Eg. Subway Worldwide, Inc | 2,350 |
| Franchisee and Controlled Entities | The individual or business that owns and operates a franchised location under the brand’s name. Controlled Entities are subsidiaries, outlets, or branches that operate under the direction of the controlling entity. | 434,485 |