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Ranking35,669 chainsUpdated November 11, 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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35,669 chains in the ranking·Switzerland·Chain — two or more active locations
1901–2000 of 35,669
RankChainLocationsCantonsMarket shareAddresses
1901
Iris FotoPhotography studio · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1902
Itten+BrechbühlArchitect · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1903
Jean Louis DavidHair salon · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1904
John TaylorReal estate agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1905
Jost Elektro AGElectrician · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1906
Jost TransportMoving company · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1907
KEYSTONE-SDA-ATSMedia company · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1908
KIDSatLAKEChild care agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1909
Kanal totalSewer cleaning service · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1910
KanalheldenSewer cleaning service · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1911
KK
Katholische Kirche St.Catholic church · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1912
Kestenholz Automobil AGMercedes-Benz dealer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1913
KI
KiBEFoundation · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1914
KilchenmannAudio visual equipment supplier · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1915
KimbyDay care center · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1916
KK
Kita KiddiDay care center · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1917
KleidiWomen's clothing store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1918
Kleintierzüchterverein PfannenstielAssociation · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1919
Klinik GutMedical office · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1920
KF
Kloster FischingenHotel · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1921
Klubschule Pro.Educational institution · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1922
KV
Konditorei von RotzBakery · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1923
Kuhn RikonHome goods store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1924
LL
LANDI LadenGarden center · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1925
LA
LAVIDAHealth consultant · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1926
LL
La LupRestaurant · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1927
LR
La RucheDay care center · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1928
LamprechtForwarding company · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1929
LT
Landi ThunGeneral store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1930
LA
LaufenChristian church · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1931
LA
LawilScaffolding service · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1932
LH
Lee HechtConsultant · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1933
LI
LiebenauRestaurant · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1934
LiebherrConstruction machine dealer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1935
Ligue pulmonaireAssociation / Organization · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1936
LO
LonzaPharmaceutical company · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1937
LP
Loro PianaClothing store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1938
Lovely BrowsFacial spa · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1939
LovelySmileDentist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1940
LoxamEquipment rental agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1941
MM
M-ModuleArchitect · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1942
MAMECoffee shop · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1943
MOBAU Schweiz AGBuilding materials store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1944
MB
MOS BautrocknungWater damage restoration service · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1945
Maillard Immobilier SAReal estate agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1946
MD
Maison DesplanchesBakery · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1947
Maisons du MondeFurniture store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1948
MF
Marchon FavreBakery · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1949
MariginVeterinarian · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1950
Masculin CenterBeauty salon · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1951
MediQiAcupuncture clinic · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1952
Medizinisch RadiologischesRadiologist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1953
ME
MeisterschwandenMunicipal office · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1954
Merian SantéNutritionist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1955
MidlandGas station · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1956
MinervaVocational training school · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1957
Monitron AGMeasuring instruments supplier · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1958
MK
Moser KernbohrungenContractor · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1959
MM
Mosimann Malerei + GipsereiPainter · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1960
MultitelCell phone store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1961
MU
MultiwasherLaundry · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1962
NEXUS AvocatsLawyer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1963
NRP Ingenieure AGEngineer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1964
NUMOOrthopedic surgeon · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1965
NA
NachbarschaftshilfeAssociation · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1966
NagraResearch foundation · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1967
NehoReal estate agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1968
Nidwaldner KantonalbankBank · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1969
NikoReal estate agency · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1970
NO
NotfalltreffpunktPublic safety office · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1971
NovoglasPlastic products manufacturer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1972
NA
Néon ABCPromotional products supplier · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1973
OBERSON ABELSLawyer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1974
OCSTLabor union · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1975
OPOCorporate office · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1976
OROCASHAcquirente di gioielli · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1977
OG
Officine GhidoniMetal fabricator · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1978
ON
OnexCity hall · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1979
Optical CenterOptical store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1980
Orthopädie RosenbergOrthopedic surgeon · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1981
Osa TechSoftware company · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 3
<0.1%
1982
Oseo VaudOrganic shop · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1983
PESAFreight forwarding service · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1984
PKF FitnessGym · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1985
POLO MotorradMotorcycle parts store · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1986
Pacific SunTanning studio · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1987
PathéMovie theater · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1988
PensExpertBusiness management consultant · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 7
<0.1%
1989
PJ
Permanence juridiqueLawyer · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1990
PF
PfadiheimScout home · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1991
PH
PharmaciePharmacy · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1992
Physio Sport et PerformancePhysical therapist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1993
PA
Physiotherapie AVEOMassage therapist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 2
<0.1%
1994
PickwickPub · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 6
<0.1%
1995
PP
Ping Pong LoungeRecreation center · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 4
<0.1%
1996
PlusDentalDentist · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 5
<0.1%
1997
PO
PolizeidienststelleGovernment office · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1998
PV
Polo VolleyVolleyball club · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
1999
PolyvalCharity · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
2000
Pompes funèbres MottiezFuneral director · 7 locations in Switzerland
7 1
<0.1%
Last column — addresses of all locations of the chain in Switzerland
1 2 … 19 20 21 … 356 357
Chains and independent companies
In chains151,572 · 17%
Independent741,917 · 83%

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

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