List of fast food restaurant chains
The following is a list of notable current and former fast food restaurant chains, as distinct from fast casual restaurants, coffeehouses, ice cream parlors, and pizzerias.
Worldwide chains
- A&W Restaurants
- Arby's
- Auntie Anne's
- Boston Market
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger King
- Bush's Chicken
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Carl's Jr.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Chuck E. Cheese's
- Church's Chicken
- Cicis
- Cinnabon
- Culver's
- Dairy Queen
- Domino's
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Five Guys
- Gatti's Pizza
- Godfather's Pizza
- Golden Chick
- Hardee's
- In-N-Out Burger
- Jack in the Box
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Jet's Pizza
- Jollibee
- KFC
- Little Caesars
- Long John Silver's
- Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
- Marco's Pizza
- McDonald's
- Miami Subs Grill
- MOD Pizza
- Panda Express
- Papa Gino's
- Papa John's Pizza
- Peter Piper Pizza
- The Pizza Company
- Pizza Hut
- Pizza Inn
- Pollo Campero
- Pollo Tropical
- Popeyes
- Quizno's
- Sbarro
- Sonic Drive-In
- Starbucks
- Subway
- Taco Bell
- Taco Cabana
- TCBY
- Tim Hortons
- TKK Fried Chicken
- Wendy's
- Whataburger
- Wingstop
- WingStreet
Companies by country/region of origin
Africa
Egypt
- Cook Door
- Mo'men
Nigeria
- Mr Bigg's
- Tantalizers
- Tastee Fried Chicken
- Kilimanjaro
South Africa
- Chicken Licken
- Nando's
- Steers
Asia
China
- Dicos
- East Dawning
- Mr. Lee
- Kungfu
- Da Niang Dumpling
- Xiabu Xiabu
- Goubuli
Hong Kong
- Cafe de Coral
- Fairwood
- Maxim MX
India
- Amul Restaurants
- Bikanervala
- Burgs
- Cafe Coffee Day
- Darshini
- Goli Vada Pav
- Haldiram's
- Jumbo King
- KaatiZone
- Nirula's
- Saravana Bhavan
- Smokin' Joe's
- Vadilal
- Wow! Momo
Indonesia
- California Fried Chicken
- Es Teler 77
- Hoka Hoka Bento
- J.CO Donuts
- Kebab Turki Baba Rafi
- Klenger Burger
Israel
- Burgeranch
Japan
- Ajisen Ramen
- First Kitchen
- Freshness Burger
- Hokka Hokka Tei
- Hotto Motto
- Ichibanya
- Italian Tomato
- Kura
- Lotteria
- Marugame Seimen
- Matsuya Foods Co.
- MOS Burger
- Pepper Lunch
- Sukiya
- Yoshinoya
Malaysia
- The Chicken Rice Shop
- Kuai Lee Gee Happy Chicken
- Marrybrown
- Pelita Nasi Kandar
- Rotiboy
- Sate Kajang Haji Samuri
- SCR
Mongolia
- Khaan Buuz
Philippines
- Chowking
- Goldilocks Bakeshop
- Jollibee
- Mang Inasal
- Max's of Manila
- Nacho King!
- Red Ribbon
- Tokyo Tokyo
Saudi Arabia
- Shawarmer
- Al Baik
- Al Tazaj
- Herfy
- Kudu
Singapore
- Old Chang Kee
- Sakae Sushi
South Korea
- Lotteria
- Paris Baguette
- Caffe Bene
- Tom N Toms Coffee
- Angel-in-us
- A Twosome Place
- KyoChon
- Bonchon Chicken
- Mom's Touch
- Mr. Pizza
Taiwan
- 85C Bakery Cafe
- TKK Fried Chicken
Thailand
- Café Amazon
- Chester's
- Five Star Burger
- Five Star Chicken
- The Pizza Company
United Arab Emirates
- Al Farooj Fresh
Europe
Belgium
- Quick
Finland
- Hesburger
- Rolls
France
- Brioche Dorée
- Flunch
- O'Tacos
Germany
- Ditsch
- Kochlöffel
- Nordsee
- Wienerwald
Greece
- Goody's
Iceland
- Metro
Ireland
- Abrakebabra
- Apache Pizza
- Eddie Rocket's
- Four Star Pizza
- O'Briens Irish Sandwich Bars
- Supermac's
Italy
- Spizzico
Netherlands
- FEBO
Norway
- Big Bite Submarines
- Egon
- Peppes Pizza
Russia
- Teremok
- Dodo Pizza
Spain
- Cervecería 100 Montaditos
- Rodilla
Sweden
- Max Hamburgers
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- Sibylla
United Kingdom
- Barburrito
- Benjys
- Ben's Cookies
- Chicken Cottage
- Dixy Chicken
- Eat
- Greggs
- Harry Ramsden's
- Leons
- Little Chef
- Millie's Cookies
- Morley's
- Pret a Manger
- Sam's Chicken
- Southern Fried Chicken
- Spud U Like
- Tortilla
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Wimpy
- The West Cornwall Pasty Company
- YO! Sushi
North America
Barbados
- Chefette
Canada
- A&W
- Booster Juice
- Burger Baron
- Captain Submarine
- Chez Ashton
- Coffee Time
- Country Style
- Donut Diner
- Extreme Pita
- Freshii
- Fryer's
- Harvey's
- Hero Certified Burgers
- King of Donair
- La Belle Province
- Lafleur Restaurants
- Mary Brown's
- Mr. Sub
- New York Fries
- Pita Pit
- Pizza Pizza
- Robin's Donuts
- Tim Hortons
- Valentine
- White Spot
- Yogen Fruz
Guatemala
- Pollo Campero
Mexico
- Doña Tota
Trinidad and Tobago
- Mario's Pizzeria
- Royal Castle
United States
- A&W Restaurants
- Applebee's
- Arby's
- Arctic Circle Restaurants
- Arthur Treacher's
- Atlanta Bread Company
- Au Bon Pain
- Auntie Anne's
- Baja Fresh
- Baskin-Robbins
- Blimpie
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
- Boston Market
- Braum's
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Burger Chef
- Burger King
- Burger Street
- Burgerville
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Captain D's Seafood Kitchen
- Carino's Italian Grill
- Carl's Jr.
- Charleys Philly Steaks
- Checkers / Rally's
- Cheeburger Cheeburger
- Chicken Express
- Chick-fil-A
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Chuck-A-Rama
- Chuck E. Cheese
- Church's / Texas Chicken
- Cinnabon
- Coco's Bakery
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Cook Out
- Culver's
- Dairy Queen
- Denny's
- Del Taco
- DiBella's
- Dixie Chili and Deli
- Domino's
- Druther's
- Duchess
- Duck Donuts
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Eegee's
- El Chico
- El Pollo Loco
- El Taco Tote
- Elevation Burger
- Farmer Boys
- Fatburger
- Firehouse Subs
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries
- Fosters Freeze
- Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
- Gold Star Chili
- Golden Chick
- Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
- Green Burrito / Red Burrito
- The Habit Burger Grill
- The Halal Guys
- Hardee's
- Huddle House
- IHOP
- In-N-Out Burger
- Jack in the Box
- Jack's
- Jamba Juice
- Jason's Deli
- Jersey Mike's Subs
- Jimmy John's
- Jim's Restaurants
- Johnny Rockets
- KFC
- Kewpee
- Krispy Kreme
- Krystal
- L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Lee Roy Selmon's
- Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
- Lion's Choice
- Little Caesars
- Long John Silver's
- Maid-Rite
- Marco's Pizza
- McAlister's Deli
- McDonald's
- Milo's Hamburgers
- MOD Pizza
- Moe's Southwest Grill
- Mooyah
- Mrs. Fields
- Mrs. Winner's Chicken & Biscuits
- Naugles
- Noodles and Company
- Panera Bread
- Panda Express
- Papa John's
- Papa Murphy's
- Penn Station East Coast Subs
- PF Chang's
- Pita Pit
- Pizza Hut
- Pizza Inn
- Pollo Tropical
- Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
- Port of Subs
- Potbelly Sandwich Works
- Qdoba
- Quizno's Classic Subs
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
- Rax
- Red Lobster
- Robeks
- Roy Rogers Restaurants
- Ruby Tuesday
- Saladworks
- Sbarro
- Schlotzsky's
- Seattle's Best Coffee
- Shake Shack
- Skyline Chili
- Smashburger
- Sneaky Pete's
- Sonic Drive-In
- Spangles
- Starbucks
- Steak Escape
- Steak 'n Shake
- Stir Crazy
- Subway
- Swensen's
- Swensons
- Taco Bell
- Taco Bueno
- Taco Cabana
- Taco John's
- Taco Mayo
- Taco Tico
- Taco Time
- Tim Hortons
- Tudor's Biscuit World
- Twin Peaks
- Umami Burger
- Wendy's
- Wetzel's Pretzels
- Whataburger
- White Castle
- Wienerschnitzel
- Wimpy
- Wingstop
- Zaxby's
- Zippy's
Puerto Rico
- Martin's BBQ
- El Meson Sandwiches
- Taco Maker
Oceania
Australia
- Boost Juice
- Chicken Treat
- Donut King
- Eagle Boys
- Hungry Jack's
- La Porchetta Pronto
- Michel's Patisserie
- Noodle Box
- Oporto
- Pancake Parlour
- Red Rooster
- Sumo Salad
- Uncle Tony's Kebabs
New Zealand
- Burger Fuel
- Georgie Pie
- Hell Pizza
Papua New Guinea
- Big Rooster
South America
Argentina
- California Burrito Co.
- Mostaza
Brazil
- Bob's
- Giraffas
- Habib's
- Koni Store
- Mini Kalzone
- Rei do Mate
- Spoleto
Colombia
- Hamburguesas El Corral
- Pollos Frisby
Peru
- Bembos
- Pasquale Hnos.
Venezuela
- Churromania
Parent companies
- Biglari Holdings owns the Steak 'n Shake chain.
- CKE Restaurants owns Carl's Jr. / Green Burrito, and Hardee's / Red Burrito dual-branded chains.
- Dunkin' Brands owns Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.
- Focus Brands owns Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, and Schlotzsky's.
- Kahala Brands owns Great Steak.
- The Wendy's Company owns Wendy's and T.J. Cinnamons
- Yum! Brands owns KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut restaurants outside of China.
- Yum China owns KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, East Dawning and Little Sheep restaurants in China.