Company-Owned Franchise Locations
10K+ company-owned franchise locations operated by the franchisor corporation rather than independent franchisees
Overview
Over 10,000 company-owned franchise locations — units operated directly by the franchisor corporation rather than independent franchisees. Company-owned locations represent corporate investment in the brand and often serve as test markets for new initiatives, technology, and menu/service changes.
What's Included
- Company-Owned Locations: Locations with "Company-Owned" status
- Corporate Hierarchy: Full franchisor corporate structure and parent company
- Location Details: Address, phone, and website
- Firmographics: Franchisor employee range, revenue, and industry classification
Use Cases
Enterprise Corporate Sales
Company-owned locations are managed by the franchisor's corporate team. Selling to these locations means engaging the corporate office — a single buyer for multiple locations.
Market Analysis
Compare company-owned vs franchised location density to understand where brands are investing directly. Company-owned concentration signals strategic markets.
Corporate Vendor Programs
Target franchisor corporate offices with vendor programs that start with company-owned locations and expand to the broader franchise system.
Investment Analysis
Track which franchise systems are increasing or decreasing their company-owned footprint — a signal of brand health and corporate strategy.
Created by
Dow Jones
General Manager, Emerging Data Products
Data Overview
- Records
- 10,000+
- Coverage
- United States
- Update Frequency
- Quarterly
Key Attributes
- Franchisor company name and hierarchy
- Company-owned location address
- Franchisor industry and sub-industry
- Corporate parent company linkage
- Location phone and website
- Franchisor employee range and revenue
Common Use Cases
- Enterprise sales to franchise corporate offices
- Company-owned vs franchised market analysis
- Corporate-level vendor programs
- Franchise system investment analysis