Complex sentence: Current operations include, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and Australia; however, many of these are operated by independent companies who have no connection with the brands operating in other countries.
Split into simpler sentences: Current operations include: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Republic of Ireland, New Zealand and Australia. However, many of these are operated by independent companies who have no connection with the brand in other countries.