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Ranking35,625 chainsUpdated November 13, 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.

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Food and drink
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Agriculture and forestry
35,625 chains in the ranking·Switzerland·Chain — two or more active locations
10001–10100 of 35,625
RankChainLocationsCantonsMarket shareAddresses
10001
SU
Schmid und Mägert AGAgricultural machinery dealer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10002
SA
Schmidlin AGConstruction company · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10003
SH
Schmids-HofladenEgg supplier · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10004
SC
SchmutzOptician · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10005
S+
Schmutz + PartnerEngineer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10006
SS
Schneeberger Sport & Mode AGSporting goods store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10007
SK
Schneider & Kreienbühl AGConstruction company · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10008
SA
Schneider ArchitekturArchitect · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10009
Schneider ElectricEnergy equipment and solutions · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10010
SS
Schneider SchuheShoe store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10011
SP
Schnetzer PuskasCivil engineer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10012
SC
SchnitzelmobilSnack bar · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10013
SJ
Schoch Jaeggi HochLawyer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10014
SB
School BudoJudo school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10015
SK
School KimTaekwondo school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10016
School of SoundMusic school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10017
SM
Schori MaffioliNatural stone supplier · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10018
SA
Schreibaby AmbulanzHomeopath · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10019
SS
Schreiner-Service-HorgenCorporate office · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10020
SC
SchrodersInvestment company · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10021
SchrybiStationery shop · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10022
Schuh WehrliShoe store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10023
SB
Schuhe Blaettler AGShoe store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10024
SE
Schuhhaus EmchShoe store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10025
SI
Schuhhaus Imgrüth AGShoe store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10026
SC
SchulbootBoating instructor · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10027
SC
SchulePublic school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10028
SB
Schule Berghof WolhusenPrimary school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10029
SB
Schule BesenbürenEducational institution · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10030
SH
Schule HintergassePrimary school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10031
SI
Schule Ilanz/Glion - Scola Ilanz/GlionGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10032
SI
Schule InterlakenComprehensive school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10033
SJ
Schule Jonschwil, Primar und KindergartenPrimary school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10034
SM
Schule MattenComprehensive school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10035
SM
Schule MelchnauGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10036
SP
Schule PieterlenComprehensive school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10037
SR
Schule Regio KoppigenGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10038
SS
Schule StettlenGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10039
SU
Schule UnterseenGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10040
SW
Schule WattenwilGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10041
SW
Schule WeggisGeneral education school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10042
SD
Schule der MeditationMeditation center · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10043
SF
Schule für MusikMusic school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10044
SE
Schulen EgnachEducational institution · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10045
SK
Schulen KehrsatzEducational institution · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10046
ST
Schulen Twann-Tüscherz LigerzEducational institution · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10047
SM
Schuler MassagenMassage therapist · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10048
ST
Schuler TreuhandFinancial consultant · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10049
SC
SchulterDocOrthopedic surgeon · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10050
SK
Schulz KommunikationAdvertising agency · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10051
SC
SchumacherDigital printer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10052
SF
Schutzgemeinschaft für ÄrzteAssociation / Organization · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10053
SN
Schwarz & NeuenschwanderNotary public · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10054
Schwegler Bäckerei KonditoreiBakery · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10055
SE
Schweizer EdelmetallhandelGold dealer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10056
Schweizer SalinenManufacturer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10057
SC
SchweizerhofBar · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10058
SL
Schweizerhof LenzerheideSwiss restaurant · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10059
SB
Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung (SwissBanking)Bank · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10060
Schweizerische Lebensrettungs-Gesellschaft SLRG Sektion Mittelrheintal (SLRG Wasserrettung)Non-profit organization · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10061
SP
Schweizerische Polyarthritiker VereinigungAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10062
SD
Schweizerischer Dachshund-Club OstAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10063
SR
Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz Kanton SolothurnSocial services organization · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10064
SB
Schwimmclub BiberAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10065
SS
Schwimmclub SpiezAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10066
SM
Schwimmschule Marlinsport GmbHSwimming instructor · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10067
SR
Schwimmschule RätiaSwimming school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10068
SM
Schwingklub MeiringenAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10069
SB
Schwitter BauConstruction company · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10070
SP
Schäfer Partner AG | Elektro Engineering | ElektroplanungEngineer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10071
SA
Schärer AGSanitation service · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10072
S+
Schönenberger + Müller AGRoofing contractor · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10073
SD
Schüpfer & DebonStucco contractor · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10074
SR
Schützengesellschaft RohrAssociation · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10075
SR
Schützenverein RechthaltenShooting club · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10076
SR
Schützenverein RickenbachShooting club · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10077
SZ
Schützenverein ZürichShooting club · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10078
SM
Scopel MalerPainter · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10079
SP
Scuderi PeinturePainter · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10080
SP
Scuola ParkourSports complex · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10081
SD
Scuola di musica MusicandoMusic school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10082
SP
Scuola professionale PoschiavoVocational college · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10083
Sebastian Müller AGConcrete plant · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10084
SE
SecondoUsed clothing store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10085
SP
Secretary PlusEmployment agency · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10086
SecurelecElectrician · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10087
SD
Security-DivisionClothing store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10088
SE
SeechirurgieMedical center · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10089
SP
Seefeld ParkCampground · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10090
SÜ
Seelsorgeeinheit über dem BodenseeChurch · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10091
SeemediationMediation service · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10092
SB
Seewen BeachEclectic restaurant · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10093
SM
Segelschule MurtenseeBoating instructor · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10094
ST
Segelschule Thomas ZwickSailing school · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10095
ST
Segelschule ThunerseeBoat rental service · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 1
<0.1%
10096
SE
SehsternOptical store · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10097
Seiler StorenAwning supplier · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10098
SU
Seiler Umzüge und Transporte GmbHMoving company · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 2
<0.1%
10099
SS
Seiler-ScheideggerDental laboratory · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
10100
SU
Seilfabrik Ullmann AGManufacturer · 3 locations in Switzerland
3 3
<0.1%
Last column — addresses of all locations of the chain in Switzerland
1 2 … 100 101 102 … 356 357
Chains and independent companies
In chains151,611 · 17%
Independent741,039 · 83%

The five largest chains account for <0.1% of all companies in Switzerland.

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