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The Largest Franchises in Canada (2010 stats) If you've dreamed of owning your own business, franchising could be for you. We take a look at 10 of the biggest franchises across the country. Information provided by the Canadian Franchise Association. 1 Tim Hortons With over 3,200 locations from coast to coast in Canada, Tim Hortons has become a part of everyday living for many local customers. Tim Hortons offers quality fresh baked goods to enjoy with their famous premium blend Tim Hortons coffee. Franchise Units Canada: 2800 USA: 400 In Business Since: 1964 Franchising Since: 1964 Franchise Fee: $50K Investment Required: $194K (credit: Tim Hortons) 2 Subway The world's largest submarine sandwich franchise boasts more than 31,800 restaurants in 91 countries. There are more than 2300 restaurants in Canada. Franchise Units Canada: 2457 USA: 22752 Other: 6596 In Business Since: 1965 Franchising Since: 1974 Franchise Fee: $15K USD Investment Required: $80K - $310K (credit: Subway) 3 McDonald's The renowned leader in quick service and value - McDonald's is a restaurant that is both recognizable and profitable. Company operations began in 1967 with the first franchised outlet opening in 1968. Franchise Units Canada: 1083 In Business Since: 1967 Franchising Since: 1968 Franchise Fee: $45K Investment Required: $300K unencumbered funds (credit: McDonalds) 4 YOGEN FRÜZ (MTY GROUP) YOGEN FRÜZ is part of the MTY Group, which also includes Country Style, Cultures, Sushi Shop and Thai Express. YOGEN FRÜZ currently has 302 franchise units in Canada and another 848 units around the world from Argentina to Australia and Poland to Puerto Rico. Franchise Units Canada: 302 USA: 28 Other: 819 Corporate Units Canada: 2 In Business Since: 1985 Franchising Since: 1986 Investment Required: $135K - $225K (credit: YOGEN FRÜZ) 5 KFC (YUM! Restaurants) KFC is part of the world's largest restaurant company (in terms of the number of units), YUM!, which has over 35,000 locations worldwide. In Canada, 100% of their 1261 outlets are owned and operated by franchises. Other YUM! restaurants include Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Franchise Units Canada: 731 (YUM! Total: 1261) In Business Since: 1954 Franchise Fee: $43,600 USD Investment Required: $350K - $1.2M (credit: KFC) 6 H & R Block H&R Block has been serving Canadians for well over 40 years. As the country’s leading tax service company, they help clients build a better financial future. Franchise Units Canada: 413 Corporate Units Canada: 634 In Business Since: 1964 Franchising Since: 1964 (credit: CP Images) 7 A&W Canada’s original hamburger chain has over 700 restaurants and sales of $724 million last year. Along with their signature products, The Burger Family® and A&W Root Beer®, A&W has big plans to increase growth in Western and Atlantic Canada. Franchise Units Canada: 700 In Business Since: 1956 Franchising Since: 1957 Investment Required: $300K in unencumbered cash (credit: A&W) 8 First Choice Haircutters (REGIS CORP) First Choice is one of Canada's most recognized salon brands offering quality hair care for busy, value-conscious families. There are 184 franchise units in Canada are backed by the strength and support of Regis Corporation. Franchise Units Canada: 184 In Business Since: 1980 Franchising Since: 1981 Investment Required: $100K liquid assets, $300K net worth (credit: GettyImages) 9 Century 21 (Charlwood International) One of the most recognized brands in real estate, Century 21 has more than 400 franchise units in Canada. Century 21 is part of the Charlwood International Corporation which includes other well-known global brands such as UNIGLOBE Travel International and Centum Financial Group. Franchise Units Canada: 400 In Business Since: 1976 Franchising Since: 1976 Investment Required: $50K - $100K (credit: GettyImages 10 Harvey's (Cara Operations) Harvey’s is Canada’s largest home-grown burger chain with 151 franchise units across Canada. Harvey's is owned by Cara Operations Limited - Canada's oldest and largest branded restaurant company with over $1.3 billion in annual sales. Other Cara Operations restaurants include Swiss Chalet, Montana's and Kelsey's. Franchise Units Canada: 151 In Business Since: 1959 Franchising Since: 1962 Franchise Fee: $25,000 Investment Required: $450K - $600K (credit: Harvey's)