List of fast food restaurant chains

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List of fast food restaurant chains[edit | edit source]

This is a comprehensive list of notable fast food restaurant chains around the world.

North America[edit | edit source]

United States[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - Founded in 1940, McDonald's is one of the largest fast food chains in the world, known for its hamburgers, french fries, and Happy Meals.
  • Burger King - Founded in 1953, Burger King is a global fast food chain that specializes in flame-grilled burgers.
  • Wendy's - Established in 1969, Wendy's is known for its square-shaped burgers and signature Frosty desserts.
  • Subway - Founded in 1965, Subway is a popular fast food chain that primarily serves submarine sandwiches.
  • Taco Bell - Founded in 1962, Taco Bell is a fast food chain specializing in Tex-Mex cuisine, including tacos, burritos, and nachos.
  • KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken, commonly known as KFC, is a fast food chain that specializes in fried chicken.
  • Pizza Hut - Founded in 1958, Pizza Hut is a global fast food chain known for its pizza, pasta, and wings.
  • Domino's Pizza - Established in 1960, Domino's Pizza is a fast food chain that primarily focuses on pizza delivery and takeout.
  • Starbucks - Founded in 1971, Starbucks is a multinational chain of coffeehouses known for its wide range of coffee and tea beverages.
  • Dunkin' Donuts - Established in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is a fast food chain that specializes in coffee, donuts, and baked goods.

Canada[edit | edit source]

  • Tim Hortons - Founded in 1964, Tim Hortons is a Canadian fast food chain known for its coffee and donuts.
  • Harvey's - Established in 1959, Harvey's is a Canadian fast food chain that specializes in hamburgers and hot dogs.
  • A&W - Founded in 1956, A&W is a Canadian fast food chain known for its root beer and burgers.

Europe[edit | edit source]

United Kingdom[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's has a significant presence in the United Kingdom, offering its classic menu items.
  • Burger King - Burger King operates numerous locations throughout the United Kingdom, serving its flame-grilled burgers.
  • KFC - KFC is a popular fast food chain in the United Kingdom, known for its fried chicken.
  • Subway - Subway has a strong presence in the United Kingdom, offering its range of submarine sandwiches.

Germany[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's is one of the most well-known fast food chains in Germany, serving its iconic menu items.
  • Burger King - Burger King operates numerous locations in Germany, offering its flame-grilled burgers.
  • Pizza Hut - Pizza Hut has a presence in Germany, serving its pizza, pasta, and wings.

Asia[edit | edit source]

China[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's has a significant presence in China, offering its classic menu items adapted to local tastes.
  • KFC - KFC is one of the most popular fast food chains in China, known for its localized menu items.
  • Pizza Hut - Pizza Hut operates numerous locations in China, serving its pizza, pasta, and wings.

Japan[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's is a well-established fast food chain in Japan, offering its classic menu items.
  • Mos Burger - Founded in 1972, Mos Burger is a Japanese fast food chain known for its unique burgers and rice burgers.
  • Lotteria - Lotteria is a popular fast food chain in Japan, offering a variety of burgers, fried chicken, and other menu items.

Oceania[edit | edit source]

Australia[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's has a significant presence in Australia, offering its classic menu items.
  • Hungry Jack's - Hungry Jack's is the Australian franchise of Burger King, serving its flame-grilled burgers.
  • KFC - KFC is a popular fast food chain in Australia, known for its fried chicken.

South America[edit | edit source]

Brazil[edit | edit source]

  • McDonald's - McDonald's has a significant presence in Brazil, offering its classic menu items.
  • Burger King - Burger King operates numerous locations in Brazil, serving its flame-grilled burgers.
  • Bob's - Founded in 1952, Bob's is a Brazilian fast food chain known for its burgers and milkshakes.

This list is not exhaustive and there are many more fast food restaurant chains around the world.

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