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ranking10,427 chainsdata as of 12 November 2026

Largest chains in Denmark

The largest chains in Denmark by the number of active locations: supermarkets, fast food and cafés, banks, fuel stations, fashion, pharmacies, opticians and more. 18% of the businesses in Denmark belong to chains; the first is Røde Kors, with 600 businesses.

Region
The whole of Denmark
Capital Region of Denmark
Central Denmark Region
North Denmark Region
Region Zealand
Region of Southern Denmark
Sector
All sectors
Food & Drink
Retail & Shopping
Health & Medical
Beauty & Wellness
Sports & Fitness
Education & Childcare
Arts, Entertainment & Leisure
Community, Religious & Public Services
Professional & Business Services
Property, Construction & Trades
Finance & Insurance
Hotels & Travel
Home, Pets & Personal Services
Automotive
Transport & Logistics
Industry, Manufacturing & Wholesale
Agriculture & Forestry
10,427 chains in the ranking·Denmark·chain — 2 or more active businesses
1901–2000 of 10,427
RankChainBusinessesRegionsMarket shareAddresses
1901
KE
KLC ErhvervTelecommunications equipment supplier · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1902
KM
KMDSoftware company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1903
KO
KOLONKitchen supply store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1904
KPMGChartered accountant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1905
KYNDSauna · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1906
KA
KaffebarenCoffee shop · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1907
KarmaCafé · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1908
KE
KertemindeWaste management service · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1909
KC
KiDS CoolshopToy store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1910
KI
KiropraktorChiropractor · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1911
KJ
KjeldskovReal estate agency · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1912
KS
Kjær & SommerfeldtWine store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1913
KA
Kjærgaard A/SAutomation company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1914
KA
Kjærsgaard AutoCar dealer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1915
Klinik LomholtPsychiatrist · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1916
Klitmøller CollectiveClothing store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1917
KJ
Knud JørgensenElectrical installation service · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1918
KB
Koch BilerCar dealer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1919
Kokken & JomfruenFood delivery service · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1920
KC
Kold CollegeFaculty · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1921
KK
Kollegiernes KontorStudent housing · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1922
KO
KolumbiaAsian restaurant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1923
KK
Kongens KøreskoleDriving school · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1924
KO
KosangasStore · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1925
KR
KreditbankenBank · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1926
KK
Kregme KirkeChurch · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1927
KR
KrinakFreight forwarding service · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1928
Kuben Management A/SEngineering consultant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1929
KF
Kung Fu Street FoodAsian restaurant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1930
KU
KustomhouseKitchen furniture store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1931
KV
KvadratFabric product manufacturer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1932
Kvänum KøkkenKitchen supply store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1933
KW
KwikshopFreight and shipping service · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1934
KY
KyndrylCorporate office · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1935
KystmuseetMuseum · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1936
Københavns Kantine Service v/Steen Giver NielsenCaterer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1937
KS
Københavns StiftChurch · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1938
KøreskoleklubbenDriving school · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1939
LH-ELTEKNIKElectrician · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1940
LH
LHGConstruction company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1941
LOU AdvokaterLaw firm · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1942
La SaunaSauna · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1943
LandinspektørcentretLand surveyor · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1944
LA
LangbergContractor · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1945
LanghøjDisability equipment supplier · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1946
LU
Lantmännen UnibakeWholesale bakery · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1947
LJ
Lars JohansenGlazier · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1948
LT
Lavpris TræTimber supplier · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1949
LE
Lej1rumSelf-storage facility · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1950
LE
LejernesAssociation / organisation · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1951
Leo's LegelandIndoor playground · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1952
LE
Life energiesMassage therapist · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1953
LM
Lili-MarleenClothing store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1954
LH
Lille HeddingeChurch · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1955
LI
LindexClothing store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1956
LM
Liz MiltonHealth and beauty shop · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1957
LO
LoaderietAlternative medicine practitioner · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1958
Locinox-låsekasseGrovsmed · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1959
Lollands BankBank · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1960
Lones BilvaskCar wash · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1961
LH
Louise HøyerDenture care centre · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1962
LU
LudomaniAddiction treatment clinic · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1963
Ludomanibehandlingen TjeleAddiction treatment clinic · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1964
LyLePatient support organisation · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1965
LY
LyspunktLighting store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1966
LI
Lystrup IFGymnastics club · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1967
LØ
LøberLabPhysiotherapist · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1968
LØ
Løve’sUsed book store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1969
MA
MB AutoteknikAuto repair shop · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1970
MI
MIJAMARoofing supply store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1971
MA
MagasasaChinese restaurant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1972
MD
Malermester DahmsPainter · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1973
MA
MarguerittenFast food restaurant · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1974
MV
Mariagerfjord VandWater utility company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1975
MH
Maribo HallerneCafé · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1976
MedisonicMedical centre · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1977
ME
MekoprintManufacturer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1978
MS
Mellemfolkeligt SamvirkeNon-profit organisation · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1979
Menzer & KristensenConstruction company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1980
Merkur AndelskasseBank · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1981
ME
MesterflytMoving company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
1982
MiPhoneSkærmreparationstjeneste · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1983
MI
MiddelfartPaediatric dentist · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1984
MB
Midtjysk BrandFire station · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1985
Min A-kasseAssociation / organisation · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1986
MI
MindMindersPsychologist · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1987
MO
MobilhusetMobile phone store · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1988
MontraHotel · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1989
MO
MorudSports club · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1990
MM
Mr & Mrs TattooTattoo and piercing shop · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 2
<0.1%
1991
MP
Munks ProduktScrap metal dealer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1992
Museum ØstjyllandMuseum · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1993
Mystery MakersEscape room centre · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1994
MD
Møbeltransport DanmarkMoving company · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1995
MØ
MøntvaskeriLaundromat · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1996
MØ
MørchMotorcycle dealer · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 1
<0.1%
1997
NJORD Law FirmLaw firm · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1998
NA
NathaYoga studio · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
1999
NC
National CarCar rental agency · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 3
<0.1%
2000
National Personal Training InstituteBusiness school · 4 businesses in Denmark
4 4
<0.1%
The last column — addresses of all businesses of the chain in Denmark
1 2 … 19 20 21 … 104 105
Chains and independents
In chains54,336 · 18%
Independents243,932 · 82%

The five largest chains have <0.1% of all businesses in Denmark.

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