Food & Drink

Fast Food Chains

The world's largest fast food restaurant chains ranked by global presence, revenue, and specialties.

25 rows6 columns0 views0 downloadsSource: QSR Magazine / Company ReportsUpdated: 2/18/2026
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Name
Founded
Headquarters
Locations Worldwide
Revenue ($B)
Specialty
McDonald's1,940Chicago, USA40,27525.5Burgers, fries
Starbucks1,971Seattle, USA38,03836Coffee, beverages
Subway1,965Shelton, USA37,0009.4Submarine sandwiches
KFC1,930Louisville, USA27,0006.5Fried chicken
Burger King1,954Miami, USA18,7006.1Flame-grilled burgers
Pizza Hut1,958Plano, USA18,0005.6Pizza
Domino's1,960Ann Arbor, USA19,8004.5Pizza delivery
Dunkin'1,950Canton, USA13,2001.6Donuts, coffee
Tim Hortons1,964Toronto, Canada5,8003.6Coffee, donuts
Taco Bell1,962Irvine, USA8,6002.8Mexican-inspired fast food
Chick-fil-A1,967College Park, USA3,05921.6Chicken sandwiches
Wendy's1,969Dublin, USA7,0952.2Fresh beef burgers
Popeyes1,972Miami, USA3,7001.8Louisiana-style fried chicken
Panda Express1,983Rosemead, USA2,5004.8American Chinese food
Five Guys1,986Lorton, USA1,7002.1Burgers, hand-cut fries
Chipotle1,993Newport Beach, USA3,5009.9Mexican grill bowls, burritos
Papa John's1,984Louisville, USA5,5002.1Better ingredients pizza
Nando's1,987Johannesburg, South Africa1,2001.3Peri-peri chicken
Jollibee1,978Pasig, Philippines6,8003.7Fried chicken, Jolly Spaghetti
Wingstop1,994Dallas, USA2,2001Chicken wings
Sonic Drive-In1,953Oklahoma City, USA3,5001.3Drive-in burgers, slushes
Jack in the Box1,951San Diego, USA2,2001.6Burgers, tacos
Whataburger1,950San Antonio, USA9403.2Texas-style burgers
In-N-Out Burger1,948Irvine, USA4001.3Animal Style burgers
Shake Shack2,004New York, USA5100.9Premium burgers, shakes
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