Abstract: This invention is directed to producing a high yield of aromatics from naphtha by integrating a catalytic reformer and a thermal hydrocracking unit followed by fractionating the product stream to obtain the desired aromatic. In this process, after sulfur is removed, the naphtha is catalytically reformed under conditions adapted to provide the maximum aromatic content. The reformed stream is then thermally hydrocracked, preferably in a system containing multiple reactors. The process does not require an external source of hydrogen since the reforming and hydrocracking units are operated to maintain a hydrogen balance. The hydrocracked stream is fractionated in a series of columns to produce the desired mix of aromatics. In one example, the fractionation separates out (1) benzene, which is further purified, if necessary (2) a toluene stream and a C.sub.