10 Largest food chains in the United States in 2024

Last updated on December 11, 2024

What is the largest food chain in the United States?

Subway is the largest food chain the United States in 2024.
Subway

20,491

LOCATIONS

SUBWAY

Largest food chain in 25 out of 56 States and Territories


Starbucks

15,270

LOCATIONS

STARBUCKS

Largest food chain in 10 out of 56 States and Territories


McDonald's

13,562

LOCATIONS

MCDONALD'S

Largest food chain in 8 out of 56 States and Territories


What are the largest food chains in the United States in 2024?

Subway, Starbucks and McDonald's are the largest food chains in the United States in 2024 based on the number of locations. Subway has the most number of locations with 20,491 locations across 51 states and territories. Starbucks has 15,270 and McDonald's has 13,562 locations in the US. These three together make 47.78% of the largest 10 food chains in the US.

Rank Brand Number of Locations States Present In Cities Present In Download Dataset
#1
Subway
Subway 20,491 51 6,661
#2
Starbucks
Starbucks 15,270 52 3,535
#3
McDonald's
McDonald's 13,562 54 5,052
#4
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts 9,731 45 3,321
#5
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Hunt Brothers Pizza 9,703 36 4,356
#6
Taco Bell
Taco Bell 8,016 51 3,571
#7
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza 6,985 52 3,613
#8
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut 6,739 52 3,188
#9
Burger King
Burger King 6,718 51 3,263
#10
Wendy's
Wendy's 6,009 51 2,819


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Subway

There are 20,484 Subway stores in the United States as of December 17, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Subway locations in the US is California, with 2,002 stores, which is about 10% of all Subway stores in the US.

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Starbucks

There are 15,270 Starbucks stores in the United States as of September 23, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Starbucks locations in the US is California, with 2,818 stores, which is about 18% of all Starbucks stores in the US.

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McDonald's

There are 13,598 McDonalds restaurants in the United States as of December 16, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of McDonalds locations in the US is California, with 1,221 restaurants, which is about 9% of all McDonalds restaurants in the US.

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Dunkin Donuts

There are 9,731 Dunkin Donuts locations in the United States as of November 11, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Dunkin Donuts locations in the US is New York, with 1,436 locations, which is about 15% of all Dunkin Donuts locations in the US.

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Hunt Brothers Pizza

There are 9,703 Hunt Brothers Pizza stores in the United States as of February 01, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Hunt Brothers Pizza locations in the US is Texas, with 1,041 stores, which is about 11% of all Hunt Brothers Pizza stores in the US.

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Taco Bell

There are 8,016 Taco Bell restaurants in the United States as of November 11, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Taco Bell locations in the US is California, with 880 restaurants, which is about 11% of all Taco Bell restaurants in the US.

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Domino's Pizza

There are 6,985 Dominos locations in the United States as of November 11, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Dominos locations in the US is Texas, with 751 locations, which is about 11% of all Dominos locations in the US.

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Pizza Hut

There are 6,739 Pizza Hut restaurants in the United States as of August 01, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Pizza Hut locations in the US is Texas, with 918 restaurants, which is about 14% of all Pizza Hut restaurants in the US.

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Burger King

There are 6,718 Burger King restaurants in the United States as of October 28, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Burger King locations in the US is Texas, with 571 restaurants, which is about 8% of all Burger King restaurants in the US.

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Wendy's

There are 6,009 Wendys restaurants in the United States as of October 28, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of Wendys locations in the US is Florida, with 520 restaurants, which is about 9% of all Wendys restaurants in the US.

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