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Ranking35,783 chainsUpdated November 7, 2026

The largest chains and branch networks in Switzerland

The largest chains and branch networks of Switzerland by number of active locations: supermarkets and specialist retailers, restaurant and café chains, banks and insurers, gyms, opticians, pharmacies and more. 17% of the companies of Switzerland belong to chains; number one is Post with 2,646 locations.

Canton
All of Switzerland
Aargau
Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Basel-Landschaft
Basel-Stadt
Bern
Fribourg
Geneva
Glarus
Grisons
Jura
Lucerne
Neuchâtel
Nidwalden
Obwalden
Schaffhausen
Schwyz
Solothurn
St. Gallen
Thurgau
Ticino
Uri
Valais
Vaud
Zug
Zurich
Sector
All sectors
Food and drink
Retail
Health and medicine
Beauty and wellness
Sports and fitness
Education and childcare
Culture, leisure and events
Associations, churches and authorities
Business services
Construction, trades and real estate
Finance and insurance
Hotels and tourism
Home, pets and personal services
Automotive and mobility
Transport and logistics
Industry and wholesale
Agriculture and forestry
35,783 chains in the ranking·Switzerland·Chain — two or more active locations
1–100 of 35,783
RankChainLocationsCantonsMarket shareAddresses
01
PostPost office · 2,646 locations in Switzerland
2,646 26
0.3%
02
DHL Service PointCourier service · 1,326 locations in Switzerland
1,326 26
0.1%
03
MigrosGrocer · 1,176 locations in Switzerland
1,176 26
0.1%
04
CoopSupermarket · 1,091 locations in Switzerland
1,091 26
0.1%
05
DPDCourier service · 1,051 locations in Switzerland
1,051 26
0.1%
06
DennerDiscount store · 903 locations in Switzerland
903 26
0.1%
07
FE
FerienwohnungAccommodation · 842 locations in Switzerland
842 22
0.1%
08
RaiffeisenBank · 767 locations in Switzerland
767 26
0.1%
09
k kioskKiosk · 754 locations in Switzerland
754 26
0.1%
10
UPSCourier service · 575 locations in Switzerland
575 25
0.1%
11
VolgSupermarket · 513 locations in Switzerland
513 22
0.1%
12
Ria Money TransferMoney transfer service · 503 locations in Switzerland
503 21
0.1%
13
SL
Swiss Life SelectFinancial consultant · 493 locations in Switzerland
493 16
0.1%
14
AVIAGas station · 426 locations in Switzerland
426 25
<0.1%
15
VI
VitaparcoursFitness program · 419 locations in Switzerland
419 25
<0.1%
16
AXAInsurance agency · 365 locations in Switzerland
365 26
<0.1%
17
avecGeneral store · 340 locations in Switzerland
340 25
<0.1%
18
AGROLAGas station · 335 locations in Switzerland
335 24
<0.1%
19
Coop ProntoGas station · 333 locations in Switzerland
333 24
<0.1%
20
migrolinoSupermarket · 330 locations in Switzerland
330 23
<0.1%
21
MigrolGas station · 322 locations in Switzerland
322 26
<0.1%
22
Western UnionMoney transfer service · 289 locations in Switzerland
289 25
<0.1%
23
bpGas station · 266 locations in Switzerland
266 25
<0.1%
24
MobilityCar rental agency · 251 locations in Switzerland
251 18
<0.1%
25
ALDI SUISSESupermarket · 250 locations in Switzerland
250 25
<0.1%
26
UBSBank · 249 locations in Switzerland
249 25
<0.1%
27
TamoilGas station · 246 locations in Switzerland
246 22
<0.1%
28
ShellGas station · 237 locations in Switzerland
237 24
<0.1%
29
CA
casafileHoliday apartment rental · 237 locations in Switzerland
237 1
<0.1%
30
EniGas station · 233 locations in Switzerland
233 22
<0.1%
31
DosenbachShoe store · 224 locations in Switzerland
224 24
<0.1%
32
AmavitaPharmacy · 222 locations in Switzerland
222 21
<0.1%
33
vio.comAccommodation · 210 locations in Switzerland
210 21
<0.1%
34
Ruedi RüsselGas station · 208 locations in Switzerland
208 20
<0.1%
35
LidlSupermarket · 205 locations in Switzerland
205 25
<0.1%
36
ManorDepartment store · 204 locations in Switzerland
204 21
<0.1%
37
ChicoréeFashion accessories store · 202 locations in Switzerland
202 24
<0.1%
38
SOCARGas station · 201 locations in Switzerland
201 22
<0.1%
39
SPARSupermarket · 201 locations in Switzerland
201 22
<0.1%
40
MobiliarInsurance agency · 199 locations in Switzerland
199 22
<0.1%
41
McDonald'sRestaurant · 195 locations in Switzerland
195 21
<0.1%
42
emmental versicherungInsurance company · 192 locations in Switzerland
192 23
<0.1%
43
DC
decolar.comAccommodation · 188 locations in Switzerland
188 20
<0.1%
44
Madame FrigoNon-profit organization · 178 locations in Switzerland
178 20
<0.1%
45
CONCORDIAHealth insurance agency · 176 locations in Switzerland
176 25
<0.1%
46
FustElectronics store · 175 locations in Switzerland
175 23
<0.1%
47
InterdiscountElectrical supply store · 173 locations in Switzerland
173 22
<0.1%
48
HOCHHospital · 171 locations in Switzerland
171 1
<0.1%
49
HelvetiaInsurance agency · 157 locations in Switzerland
157 26
<0.1%
50
Matchspace MusicMusic instructor · 151 locations in Switzerland
151 13
<0.1%
51
OTTO'SBargain store · 150 locations in Switzerland
150 22
<0.1%
52
Pro SenectuteFoundation · 138 locations in Switzerland
138 26
<0.1%
53
Zurich, GeneralagenturInsurance agency · 138 locations in Switzerland
138 24
<0.1%
54
Coop RestaurantRestaurant · 137 locations in Switzerland
137 23
<0.1%
55
mobilezoneTelecommunications service provider · 137 locations in Switzerland
137 23
<0.1%
56
Activ FitnessGym · 136 locations in Switzerland
136 24
<0.1%
57
AllianzInsurance agency · 135 locations in Switzerland
135 24
<0.1%
58
SB
SBBRailway company · 135 locations in Switzerland
135 21
<0.1%
59
SwisscomTelecommunications service provider · 133 locations in Switzerland
133 22
<0.1%
60
JUMBOHome improvement store · 129 locations in Switzerland
129 23
<0.1%
61
VaudoiseInsurance agency · 127 locations in Switzerland
127 25
<0.1%
62
Import ParfumeriePerfume store · 126 locations in Switzerland
126 21
<0.1%
63
NK
Neuapostolische KircheChurch · 119 locations in Switzerland
119 23
<0.1%
64
AMAGCar dealer · 118 locations in Switzerland
118 16
<0.1%
65
BENUPharmacy · 113 locations in Switzerland
113 16
<0.1%
66
Stadt LuzernCity government office · 113 locations in Switzerland
113 1
<0.1%
67
SA
SaltTelecommunications service provider · 111 locations in Switzerland
111 21
<0.1%
68
USZUniversity hospital · 109 locations in Switzerland
109 1
<0.1%
69
AudikaHearing aid store · 108 locations in Switzerland
108 23
<0.1%
70
TopPharmPharmacy · 108 locations in Switzerland
108 14
<0.1%
71
NespressoCoffee store · 107 locations in Switzerland
107 21
<0.1%
72
MI
MiniprixGas station · 105 locations in Switzerland
105 10
<0.1%
73
SunriseTelecommunications service provider · 105 locations in Switzerland
105 20
<0.1%
74
AC
Agrar-CenterFarm produce wholesaler · 103 locations in Switzerland
103 14
<0.1%
75
EquipSports equipment rental service · 103 locations in Switzerland
103 12
<0.1%
76
OCHSNER SPORTSporting goods store · 103 locations in Switzerland
103 21
<0.1%
77
GI
GIDORHair stylist · 102 locations in Switzerland
102 18
<0.1%
78
UniaAssociation / Organization · 102 locations in Switzerland
102 19
<0.1%
79
AmplifonHearing aid store · 101 locations in Switzerland
101 23
<0.1%
80
CSSHealth insurance agency · 101 locations in Switzerland
101 26
<0.1%
81
TertianumNursing home · 101 locations in Switzerland
101 16
<0.1%
82
MüllerDrugstore · 99 locations in Switzerland
99 20
<0.1%
83
EnterpriseCar rental agency · 98 locations in Switzerland
98 11
<0.1%
84
Sun StorePharmacy · 98 locations in Switzerland
98 13
<0.1%
85
update FitnessFitness studio · 97 locations in Switzerland
97 19
<0.1%
86
MarionnaudCosmetics store · 96 locations in Switzerland
96 20
<0.1%
87
Burger KingFast food restaurant · 95 locations in Switzerland
95 23
<0.1%
88
HirslandenPolyclinic · 95 locations in Switzerland
95 10
<0.1%
89
TCSCampground · 95 locations in Switzerland
95 20
<0.1%
90
MoneyGramMoney transfer service · 94 locations in Switzerland
94 15
<0.1%
91
RE
REMAXReal estate agency · 94 locations in Switzerland
94 17
<0.1%
92
AnticimexPest control service · 93 locations in Switzerland
93 20
<0.1%
93
BLACKOUTClothing store · 93 locations in Switzerland
93 21
<0.1%
94
(WeightWatchers)Weight loss service · 92 locations in Switzerland
92 22
<0.1%
95
Päckli PunktDelivery service · 92 locations in Switzerland
92 21
<0.1%
96
QU
QUALIPETPet supply store · 92 locations in Switzerland
92 22
<0.1%
97
Coop VitalityPharmacy · 91 locations in Switzerland
91 18
<0.1%
98
GlobusCosmetics store · 91 locations in Switzerland
91 13
<0.1%
99
JEMAKOCleaning products supplier · 91 locations in Switzerland
91 18
<0.1%
100
globegardenDay care center · 91 locations in Switzerland
91 8
<0.1%
Last column — addresses of all locations of the chain in Switzerland
1 2 … 357 358
Chains and independent companies
In chains151,478 · 17%
Independent743,860 · 83%

The five largest chains account for 0.8% of all companies in Switzerland.

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