There are several kinds of lists published annually by various publications and job search sites. Here is a selection. Global Forces: Entrepreneur. Jul/Aug 2017, Vol. 45 Issue 6, p85 - 105. 13p. The article lists the top franchises that are operating around the globe including McDonald's, Subway, and Pizza Hut. 50 Smartest Companies: The List. MIT Technology Review. Jul/Aug2017, Vol. 120 Issue 4, p56-57. 2p. Topics include research by the microchip firm Nvidia Corp., the work of the firm Gamalon on machine learning, and innovations by the drone firm DJI. Fortune 100 Best: The 100 Best Companies to Work For The 2017 results for the annual list. Forbes Magazine publishes several annual lists: Global 2000 America's Best Employers 2017 America's Largest Private Companies 2016 America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies Forbes Small Giants 2017: America's Best Small Companies Top 25 Most Innovative Companies 2016 The World's Most Valuable Brands Of 2017 Indeed: Best Places To Work Glassdoor: Best Places To Work 2017 Employee's Choice Indeed: Best Corporate Employers In The U.S.