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Here’s my periodically updated rundown of the largest fast food restaurant chains in the world by number of locations. I refresh this post whenever credible, up-to-date figures are published—so feel free to bookmark it and check back.
Largest Fast Food Chains (by number of locations)
How to read this list: “Locations” refers to the most recent confirmed restaurant/store count published by the company (or in a primary, reputable disclosure). Where a brand’s figure is typically described as “more than” or “over,” I keep that wording to stay accurate.
| Rank | Brand | Locations | Geography | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDonald’s | 43,477 | Worldwide | Year-end 2024 | Company annual report |
| 2 | Starbucks | 40,199 | Worldwide | Fiscal year-end 2024 | Company reporting (stores) |
| 3 | Subway | ~37,000 | Worldwide | 2024 | Subway “At a Glance” |
| 4 | KFC | 33,897 | Worldwide | Year-end 2025 | Yum! Brands FY2025 results |
| 5 | Domino’s | 21,366 | Worldwide | Year-end 2024 | Company reporting (store count) |
| 6 | Pizza Hut | 19,974 | Worldwide | Year-end 2025 | Yum! Brands FY2025 results |
| 7 | Burger King | 19,716 | Worldwide | March 31, 2025 | RBI quarterly filing |
| 8 | Dunkin’ | More than 14,000 | Nearly 40 global markets | Company description (current) | Dunkin’ “About Us” |
| 9 | Taco Bell | 9,030 | Worldwide | Year-end 2025 | Yum! Brands FY2025 results |
| 10 | Hunt Brothers Pizza | 10,000+ partner locations | United States (partner locations) | Oct 2, 2024 | Convenience.org (NACS) |
Note: For brands with frequent openings/closures, location counts can move throughout the year. I only update figures when they’re supported by a credible, attributable source link.
