Top 10 franchises for 2007

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Fast food remained the kingpin of the franchising world in sales last year:

Chain Worldwide sales Domestic units Total units Percentage franchised

McDonald's $56.8 13,774 31,046 74%

7-Eleven $38.4 6,331 31,680 95%

Carlson Wagonlit Travel $24.0 1,194 4,025 27%

KFC $14.2 5,394 14,258 71%

Ace Hardware $13.0 3,900 4,700 100%

Burger King $12.7 7,502 11,184 88%

Subway $10.0 20,755 26,893 100%

Pizza Hut $9.3 7,532 12,685 76%

Wendy's $8.7 5,948 6,674 78%

Circle K Convenience $8.0 3,043 6,446 60%

1 -- in billions

Source: Franchise Times

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