Fast food and quick service restaurant brands ranked by total number of outlets worldwide in 2024. Subway surpassed McDonald's to become the fast food chain with the most locations globally — with over 37,000 outlets in more than 100 countr...
About: Top Global Fast Food Chains by Number of Locations 2024
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Fast food and quick service restaurant brands ranked by total number of outlets worldwide in 2024. Subway surpassed McDonald's to become the fast food chain with the most locations globally — with over 37,000 outlets in more than 100 countries, its franchise-heavy model allowing rapid expansion at lower capital cost than full kitchen restaurant models, though it has also faced franchisee closures and brand challenges in recent years.
Key Findings
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McDonald's leads with 40,000 in 2024.
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Average value in 2024: 26,463 · median: 24,200.
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Gap in 2024: McDonald's is 3.1× larger than Dunkin'.
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Data Points
8
8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
40,000
McDonald's
Global Locations · 2024
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Metrics
1
Global Locations
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Period
2024
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by 2024 value · vs. 2024| # | Category | 2024 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | McDonald's | 40,000 | 40,000 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Subway | 37,000 | 37,000 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Starbucks | 36,000 | 36,000 | +0% |
| 4 | KFC | 29,000 | 29,000 | +0% |
| 5 | Domino's Pizza | 19,400 | 19,400 | +0% |
| 6 | Burger King | 18,700 | 18,700 | +0% |
| 7 | Pizza Hut | 18,700 | 18,700 | +0% |
| 8 | Dunkin' | 12,900 | 12,900 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — 2024
40,000
Maximum
12,900
Minimum
26,463
Average
24,200
Median
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