Fast food franchising company The OBriens sandwich bar leads the way for franchises in this years Irish Times top 1000 companies: OBriens Sandwich bar food franchise has overtaken the McDonalds fast food franchise as Irelands biggest conveinence franchising opportunity.

With an estimated turnover of Eur 90 million, it is placed in 398 position of Irelands top 1000 companies. McDonalds fast food franchise respectable position of 456 position ( Eur 76.2 million turnover ) and Abrakebabras fast food franchise holds 567 position ( Eur 60 million turnover ) shows the convenience food franchising sector is thriving in Ireland.

New commers to the top 1000 this year, placed at 950 is Eddie Rockets food franchise ( Eur 28 million turnover ).