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Think you know America’s favorite fast food joint? Think again. 🤯
We’ve mapped out the top 30 biggest U.S. fast food chains based on their store count, and the results may shock you! 📊
Let’s break it down — chain by chain — from the nationwide giants to your regional faves. Ready for the surprise? 👀👇
🥖 1. Subway – 23,494 Locations
The sandwich king dominates with more stores than any other chain in the U.S. 🥪💪
☕ 2. Starbucks – 15,350 Locations
Caffeine is clearly a national obsession. ☕🚀
🍔 3. McDonald’s – 13,651 Locations
The Golden Arches still reign… just not at #1! 🍟👑
🍩 4. Dunkin’ – 9,563 Locations
America really does run on Dunkin’. ☕🍩
🌮 5. Taco Bell – 7,118 Locations
Late-night tacos? Say less. 🌮🌙
👑 6. Burger King – 7,114 Locations
The battle of the burgers is close! 🍔⚔️
🍕 7. Pizza Hut – 6,873 Locations
The Hut is holding strong with pan pizza pride. 🧀🏠
🍕 8. Domino’s – 6,218 Locations
Pizza + fast delivery = winning combo. ⏱️🍕
🍔 9. Wendy’s – 5,868 Locations
Fresh, never frozen — and everywhere. ❄️➡️🔥
🍦 10. Dairy Queen – 4,437 Locations
Blizzards, burgers, and that iconic swirl. 🍦✨
🧀 The Mid-Tier Giants
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🍕 Little Caesars – 4,203
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🍗 KFC – 4,001
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🚗 Sonic Drive-In – 3,496
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🥩 Arby’s – 3,407
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🍕 Papa John’s – 3,009
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🥪 Jimmy John’s – 2,763
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🌯 Chipotle – 2,643
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🐔 Chick-fil-A – 2,613
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🍗 Popeyes – 2,485
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🐓 Jack in the Box – 2,244
🥡 The Smaller But Mighty Players
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🐼 Panda Express – 2,195
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🥖 Panera Bread – 2,138
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🍔 Hardee’s – 1,798
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🍔 Five Guys – 1,350
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🍗 Wingstop – 1,299
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🍔 Carl’s Jr. – 1,087
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🍗 Zaxby’s – 912
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🍔 Whataburger – 833
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🍦 Culver’s – 785
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🍗 Bojangles’ – 749
📍What This Map Tells Us
From subs to lattes, pizza to fried chicken, the fast food landscape in the U.S. is more diverse and competitive than ever.
And if you thought McDonald’s had the most stores? Surprise!
👑 Subway takes the crown — by a long shot.