Franchising was introduced in 1921 by A&W Root Beer, which franchised its distinctive syrup. There are more than 300 franchise systems and the number of franchised outlets approaches 2000. This is a list of generally corporate-owned or franchised gyms operating worldwide. About thirty locations are company-owned, the rest franchised. The second restaurant was franchised and not company-owned. The company also has franchised stores located in the Midwest. Twin Peaks has a mix of franchised and corporate-owned restaurants. Many of the stores franchised since then also sell Greco Pizza items. Only the franchised restaurants remained untouched. The usage of Exxon and Mobil brands was franchised to the new owners. Accor management also took over motels that had been franchised by other chains. Launch currently has franchised locations across New England, with one park open in Delaware. Most of the franchised locations have eventually closed. This is a list of franchised businesses. Within the first three years, the company franchised 65 locations.