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This is a list of notable current and former fast food restaurant chains, as distinct from fast casual restaurants (see List of casual dining restaurant chains), coffeehouses (see List of coffeehouse chains), ice cream parlors (see List of ice cream parlor chains), and pizzerias (see List of pizza chains).
This is the list of the largest fast food restaurant chains by their number of locations in the world.
Country Of OriginNameNumber Of LocationsRevenue1United States40,275 (2022) [1]2United States36,999 (2021) [2] [3]3United States36,170 (2023) [5]4China36,153 (2023) [7] : 168- Carly Neil
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- Carvel. Just making the cut this year is Carvel, an ice cream shop perhaps best known by customers for its frozen cakes you can find in the grocery store.
- Smoothie King. Beverage chain Smoothie King offers frozen drinks made with real ingredients. It's hard to top that when you're in the mood for a refreshing, ice-cold beverage.
- Shake Shack. Hailed as one of the best burger chains in America, Shake Shack does a lot of things well, including its popular burgers and milkshakes. Expect to find everything from chicken sandwiches to hot dogs on the menu during your next visit.
- Carl's Jr. has a menu filled with food items you might not find at other fast-food chains, from breakfast burritos to Chicken Stars. The brand dropped 10 slots from 2022, though it remains strong enough to be a top 50 brand.
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- Checkers & Rally's. Looking for a classic burger? Look no further—it's dare we say, a checkmate ordering from here. RELATED
- Jamba Juice. There really is something for everyone at this smoothie shop—besides frozen drinks you can sip on, there are smoothie bowls and plenty of bites.
- Einstein Bros. Bagels. When you can't get to a local bagel shop, Einstein Bros. will do the trick.
- Carvel. This classic ice cream shop has lots of flavors and special days for BOGO-free sundaes. What more could you ask for? RELATED
Sep 28, 2020 · Using data from QSR Magazine, today’s infographic ranks the top 50 largest fast food chains in the U.S. by sales in 2019, providing insight into the types of foods Americans have been craving.
- Carmen Ang
Apr 17, 2019 · To find out which quick-service and fast food chains are most abundant in all the land, we consulted QSR Magazine's most recent report on the top 50 chains with the most U.S. locations to determine the biggest fast food chains.
Oct 28, 2022 · Each year, QSR Magazine puts together a report that ranks America’s top 50 fast food chains. It uses a number of metrics to determine this, including total sales (which we’ve covered in a previous article ), average-unit volume (AUVs), and growth figures.
