The 50 Most Famous Fast Food Chains in the World

Ranked by English Wikipedia pageviews, averaged over 6 months — the closer to #1, the more famous.

1. McDonald'sMcDonald's Corporation is an American multinational fast-food restaurant chain.
2. KFCKFC Corporation, trading as KFC, is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain specializing in Southern fried chicken…
3. Burger KingBurger King Company is an American fast food chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, headquartered in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
4. Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain and the largest chain specializing in chicken sandwiches.
5. In-N-OutIn-N-Out Burgers, doing business as In-N-Out Burger, is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants with locations…
6. Tim HortonsTim Hortons Inc., known colloquially as Tim's, Timmies or Timmy's, is a Canadian multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain…
7. Raising Cane'sRaising Cane's Restaurants, LLC, doing business as Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, is an American fast-food chain specializing…
8. Taco BellTaco Bell Corporation, doing business as Taco Bell, is an American multinational chain of fast food restaurants founded in 1962…
9. Wendy'sWendy's International, LLC, is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969,…
10. JollibeeJollibee is a Filipino fast-food restaurant chain and the flagship brand of Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC).
11. ChipotleChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., also known simply as Chipotle, is an American multinational chain of fast casual restaurants…
12. Pizza HutPizza Hut, LLC is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 in Wichita,…
13. A&WA&W Restaurants, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain distinguished by its "Burger Family" combos, draft root beer and…
14. Dunkin'Dunkin' Donuts LLC, doing business as Dunkin', is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain specializing in coffee and doughnuts.
15. SubwaySubway IP LLC, trading as Subway, is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine…
16. PopeyesPopeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. is an American-Canadian multinational chain of Southern fried chicken restaurants founded in…
17. Domino'sDomino's Pizza, Inc., trading as Domino's, is an American multinational pizza restaurant chain founded in 1960.
18. Five GuysFive Guys Enterprises, LLC is an American multinational fast food chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries.
19. Nando'sNando's is a South African multinational fast casual restaurant chain that specialises in Portuguese flame-grilled, peri-peri style chicken.
20. Dairy QueenInternational Dairy Queen, Inc. (DQ) is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain founded in 1940 and headquartered…
21. Arby'sArby's Restaurant Group, Inc. doing business as Arby's is an American fast food sandwich restaurant chain with more than 3,300 restaurants.
22. Little CaesarsLittle Caesar Enterprises Inc. (LCE) is an American multinational chain of pizza restaurants founded in 1959.
23. White CastleWhite Castle is an American regional hamburger restaurant chain with about 345 locations across 13 states, with its greatest…
24. Shake ShackShake Shack is an American multinational fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City.
25. Papa John'sPapa John's International, Inc., trading as Papa Johns, is an American pizza restaurant chain founded by John Schnatter in…
26. Jack in the BoxJack in the Box, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain founded on February 21, 1951, by Robert O.
27. Krispy KremeKrispy Kreme, Inc. is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain.
28. Panda ExpressPanda Express is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in American Chinese cuisine.
29. WingstopWingstop Inc. is an American international fast food chain that primarily sells buffalo wings.
30. Baskin-RobbinsBaskin-Robbins, Inc. is an American multinational chain of ice cream and cake specialty shops owned by Inspire Brands.
31. WhataburgerWhataburger is an American regional fast food restaurant chain, headquartered and based in San Antonio, Texas, that specializes…
32. Culver'sCulver Franchising System, LLC, doing business as Culver's, is an American regional fast-casual restaurant chain.
33. GreggsGreggs plc is a British bakery and fast food chain. It specialises in 'on-the-go' savoury products such as baked goods, sausage…
34. PaneraPanera Bread Company is an American multinational chain of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of…
35. Hardee'sHardee's Restaurants LLC is an American fast-food restaurant chain operated by CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
36. Hungry Jack'sHungry Jack's Pty Ltd is an Australian fast food franchise of the Burger King Corporation.
37. Carl's Jr.Carl's Jr. Restaurants LLC is an American fast-food restaurant chain owned by CKE Restaurant Holdings, Inc., who also owns…
38. SonicSonic Corporation, founded as Sonic Drive-In and more commonly known as Sonic, is an American drive-in fast-food chain owned by…
39. Pret a MangerPret a Manger is a British multinational sandwich shop chain founded in London, England in 1983. It is popularly referred to simply as Pret.
40. Jersey Mike'sJersey Mike’s Subs Inc., is an American multinational submarine sandwich chain headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey.
41. SmashburgerA smash burger, also written smashburger, or smashed burger, is a type of hamburger in which a ball of ground beef is pressed…
42. Long John Silver'sLong John Silver's, LLC is an American chain of fast-food restaurants that specializes in seafood.
43. Jimmy John'sJimmy John's Franchise, LLC, commonly referred to as Jimmy John's, is an American multinational sandwich chain, headquartered in…
44. Church's ChickenChurch's Texas Chicken is an American fast food restaurant chain that specializes in Southern fried chicken and is headquartered…
45. BojanglesBojangles OpCo, LLC., doing business as Bojangles, is an American regional chain of fast food restaurants that specializes in…
46. WimpyWimpy is a South African fast-food casual dining chain that was founded in the United States.
47. Boston MarketBoston Market Corporation, known as Boston Chicken until 1995, is an American fast casual restaurant chain headquartered in…
48. QuiznosQuiz Holdings, LLC, doing business as Quiznos, is an American franchised fast-food restaurant based in Denver that specializes…
49. Cook OutCook Out is a privately owned American fast-food restaurant chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida,…
50. Steak 'n ShakeSteak 'n Shake Operations, Inc., doing business as Steak 'n Shake, is an American fast food chain concentrated primarily in the…

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