Food & Beverage Magazine Reveals Top 50 Fast-Food Chicken Chains in the USA
The United States is a nation on the go, and when it comes to food, that often means fast food. From juicy chicken tenders & burgers to cheesy pizzas, these quick-fast food chains have become a beloved part of American culture. But with so many options to choose from, where do you start? Buckle up, fellow foodies because in this article we’re gonna share the list of top 50 fast food chicken chains in usa.
| Number | Country of origin | Name | Number of locations | Revenue |
| 1 | United States | McDonald’s | 40,275 | $23.2 billion (2021) |
| 2 | United States | Subway | 37,000 | $16.1 billion (2020) |
| 3 | United States | Starbucks | 36,170 | $32.3 billion (2022) |
| 4 | United States | KFC | 26,934 | $31.3 billion (2021) |
| 5 | United States | Auntie Anne’s | 1,800 | $230 million (2015) |
| 6 | United States | Burger King | 19,247 | $23.4 billion (2021) |
| 7 | United States | Pizza Hut | 18,848 | $17.7 billion (2021) |
| 8 | United States | Domino’s | 18,381 | $12.9 billion (2021) |
| 9 | United States | CULVER’S | 930 | $ 3.3 billion (2023) |
| 10 | United States | Dunkin‘ | 11,300 | $1.37 billion (2020) |
| 11 | United States | Krispy Kreme | 10,427 | $1.38 billion (2021) |
| 12 | United States | Taco Bell | 7,791 | $13.2 billion (2021) |
| 13 | United States | Wendy’s | 6,949 | $12.5 billion (2021) |
| 14 | United States | Popeyes | 3,705 | $5.5 billion (2021) |
| 15 | United States | Jack in the Box | 2,267 | $4.1 billion (2021) |
| 16 | United Kingdom | Greggs | 2,200 | 1.2 billion (2021) |
| 17 | United States | Chick-fil-A | 2,700 | $18.8 billion (2022) |
| 18 | United States | Papa John’s Pizza | 5,650 | $2.0 billion (2021) |
| 19 | United States | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 2,962 | $7.5 billion (2021) |
| 20 | United States | Firehouse Subs | 1,213 | $1.1 billion (2021) |
| 21 | United States | Olive Garden | 919 | $4.5 billion (2022) |
| 22 | United States | IHOP | 1,751 | $3.1 billion (2021) |
| 23 | United States | Wingstop | 1,731 | $2.3 billion (2021) |
| 24 | United States | Applebee’s | 1,680 | $4.2 billion (2021) |
| 25 | United States | Denny’s | 1,640 | $398 million (2021) |
| 26 | United States | Chili’s | 1,596 | $3.4 billion (2022) |
| 27 | United States | BASKIN-ROBBINS | 2253 | $160 million (2022) |
| 28 | United States | ZAXBY’S | 922 | $2.4 billion (2022) |
| 29 | United States | JIMMY JOHN’S | 2637 | $3.125 billion (2019) |
| 30 | United States | FIVE GUYS | 1409 | $1.711 billion (2021) |
| 31 | United States | HARDEE’S | 1707 | $920 million (2019) |
| 32 | United States | BOJANGLES | 788 | $547 million (2021) |
| 33 | United States | CARL’S JR. | 1068 | $1.3 billion (2021) |
| 34 | United States | DUTCH BROS | 671 | $739 million (2022) |
| 35 | United States | WHITE CASTLE | 375 | $720.6 million (2019) |
| 36 | United States | IN-N-OUT BURGER* | 379 | $1.823 billion (2022) |
| 37 | United States | TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | 1198 | $500 million(2022) |
| 38 | United States | EL POLLO LOCO | 490 | $472.34 million (2022) |
| 39 | United States | CRUMBL COOKIES | 688 | $1 billion (2017) |
| 40 | United States | QDOBA | 728 | $437.2 million (2022) |
| 41 | United States | SHAKE SHACK | 287 | $276.2 million (2022) |
| 42 | United States | LITTLE CAESARS | 4,262 | $1.1 billion (2022) |
| 43 | United States | MARCO’S PIZZA | 1067 | $3 billion (2020) |
| 44 | United States | DEL TACO | 591 | 316.9 million (2022) |
| 45 | United States | MCALISTER’S DELI | 525 | $625 million (2019) |
| 46 | United States | CHECKERS/RALLY’S | 806 | $ 521 million (2022) |
| 47 | United States | FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS | 456 | $534 million (2022) |
| 48 | United States | CHURCH’S CHICKEN | 812 | $280 million (2022) |
| 49 | United States | PAPA MURPHY’S | 1168 | $800 million (2012) |
| 50 | United States | MOE’S | 637 | $901 million (2022) |
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According to a report by IMARC Group, the fast-food industry was valued at $243.9 billion in 2022 and is estimated to grow to $319.7 billion by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. If you are interested in such interesting content about Food Beverage & Hospitality industry then you must checkout some of our trending articles :
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