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These Fast Food Brands Had the Most U.S. Locations in 2022
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This graphic provides an overview of America’s fast food landscape, as of 2022.
Subway is the only brand with over 20,000 locations, even after a net reduction of 576 stores in 2022. The company is transforming its image, with 3,600 stores being remodeled in 2023.
Starbucks is also going through a major shift as a result of post-pandemic trends. This includes a greater focus on drive-thru locations, as well as overall speed & efficiency.
Lastly there’s McDonald’s, which grew its U.S. footprint for the first time in 8 years. The brand has grown its global sales by nearly $20 billion since the beginning of the pandemic, even after exiting Russia in 2022.
Dataset
Rank | Company | Locations | % Franchise owned | % Company owned |
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1 | Subway | 20,576 | 100% | 0% |
2 | Starbucks | 15,873 | 42% | 58% |
3 | McDonald's | 13,444 | 95% | 5% |
4 | Dunkin' | 9,370 | 100% | 0% |
5 | Taco Bell | 7,198 | 94% | 6% |
6 | Burger King | 7,043 | 99% | 1% |
7 | Domino's | 6,686 | 96% | 4% |
8 | Pizza Hut | 6,561 | 100% | 0% |
9 | Wendy's | 5,994 | 93% | 7% |
10 | Dairy Queen | 4,307 | 100% | 0% |
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