Burger King
Quick Service RestaurantsGlobal fast-food chain specializing in flame-grilled burgers and chicken sandwiches.
- Headquarters
- Miami, United States
- Founder
- James McLamore, David Edgerton
- Founded
- 1954
- Employees
- 40,000
- Type
- Subsidiary
Expertise: Fast Food, Burgers, Sandwiches, Beverages, Breakfast
McDonald's
Quick Service RestaurantsWorld's largest fast-food chain serving burgers, chicken, and breakfast items.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Founder
- Ray Kroc
- Founded
- 1940
- Employees
- 200,000
- Type
- Public
Expertise: Fast Food, Burgers, Chicken, Beverages, Breakfast
Wendy's
Quick Service RestaurantsFast-food chain known for flame-grilled burgers, fresh beef, and made-to-order items.
- Headquarters
- Dublin, Ireland
- Founder
- Dave Thomas
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 7,000
- Type
- Public
Expertise: Fast Food, Burgers, Chicken, Salads, Beverages
Chick-fil-A
Quick Service RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches and known for customer service.
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, United States
- Founder
- Truett Cathy
- Founded
- 1946
- Employees
- 120,000
- Type
- Private
Expertise: Chicken Sandwiches, Fast Food, Breakfast, Beverages, Salads
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Quick Service RestaurantsFast-food chain known for Louisiana-style fried chicken and spicy offerings.
- Headquarters
- Miami, United States
- Founder
- Al Copeland
- Founded
- 1972
- Type
- Subsidiary
Expertise: Fried Chicken, Fast Food, Sandwiches, Beverages, Sides
Five Guys
Quick Service RestaurantsFast-casual burger restaurant offering customizable burgers and hand-cut fries.
- Headquarters
- Lorton, United States
- Founder
- Jerry Murrell
- Founded
- 1986
- Type
- Private
Expertise: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Fast Casual Dining, Beverages
Subway
Quick Service RestaurantsGlobal submarine sandwich quick-service restaurant chain with franchised locations.
- Headquarters
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Founder
- Fred DeLuca, Peter Buck
- Founded
- 1965
- Type
- Private
Expertise: Sandwiches, Fast Food, Quick Service Restaurants, Submarine Sandwiches
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Quick Service RestaurantsFast-casual Mexican restaurant chain emphasizing fresh ingredients and customization.
- Headquarters
- Newport Beach, California, United States
- Founder
- Steve Ells
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 95,000
- Type
- Public
Expertise: Mexican Food, Fast Casual, Burritos, Bowls
Taco Bell
Quick Service RestaurantsMexican-inspired quick-service restaurant known for tacos, burritos, and innovation.
- Headquarters
- Irvine, California, United States
- Founder
- Glen Bell
- Founded
- 1962
- Type
- Subsidiary
Expertise: Mexican-Inspired Fast Food, Tacos, Burritos, Quick Service
Sonic Drive-In
Quick Service RestaurantsDrive-in fast food chain offering burgers, hot dogs, and beverages.
- Headquarters
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
- Founded
- 1953
- Type
- Subsidiary
Expertise: Fast food, Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Milkshakes, Drive-in service
Arby's
Quick Service RestaurantsSandwich-focused fast food chain specializing in roast beef.
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Founded
- 1964
- Type
- Subsidiary
Expertise: Fast food, Roast beef sandwiches, Chicken, Seafood, Salads
Wingstop
Quick Service RestaurantsChicken wings fast food restaurant chain with customizable sauces.
- Headquarters
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Founded
- 1994
- Employees
- 850
- Type
- Public
Expertise: Fast food, Chicken wings, Sides, Sauces, Dips
Del Taco
Quick Service RestaurantsMexican-inspired quick service restaurant featuring tacos and burritos.
- Headquarters
- Lake Forest, California, United States
- Founded
- 1964
- Type
- Public
Expertise: Fast food, Mexican cuisine, Tacos, Burritos, Quesadillas