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Locations : 6,388 Company Owned : 3 International : 1,331 2015 Franchise 500 Ranking : # 56

Locations : 7,552 Company Owned : International : 4,973 2015 Franchise 50

Ice cream chain Dairy Queen is in its 75th year , and it ’ s still growing strong . While reports indicate that the ice cream sector as a whole is in decline , with younger consumers turning increasingly to frozen yogurt and other low calorie treats , Dairy Queen has still been able to stay on top of the sector — and rapid international growth in emerging markets from Taiwan to Trinidad has helped the chain improve its standing even further .

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Locations : 11,310 Company Owned : 0 International : 3,224 2015 Franchise 500 Ranking : # 11

Dunkin ’ Donuts has fluctuated in size over the decades , and hasn ’ t recently made a habit of franchising with just anyone . But its slow and selective approach to growth has made the donut chain even more covetable in new markets , helping to propel Dunkin ’ Donuts toward franchise growth success .

24 June 2015