10 Largest food chains in the United States in 2025

Last updated on May 30, 2025

What is the largest food chain in the United States?

Subway is the largest food chain the United States in 2025.
Subway

20,456

LOCATIONS

SUBWAY

Largest food chain in 25 out of 56 States and Territories


Starbucks

17,137

LOCATIONS

STARBUCKS

Largest food chain in 10 out of 56 States and Territories


McDonald's

13,637

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 2025?

Subway, Starbucks and McDonald's are the largest food chains in the United States in 2025 based on the number of locations. Subway has the most number of locations with 20,456 locations across 51 states and territories. Starbucks has 17,137 and McDonald's has 13,637 locations in the US. These three together make 48.3% 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 20,456 51 6,657
#2
Starbucks
Starbucks 17,137 52 3,773
#3
McDonald's
McDonald's 13,637 54 5,068
#4
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Hunt Brothers Pizza 10,489 36 4,529
#5
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts 9,843 45 3,356
#6
Taco Bell
Taco Bell 8,101 51 3,599
#7
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza 7,078 52 3,646
#8
Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut 6,739 52 3,188
#9
Burger King
Burger King 6,627 51 3,222
#10
Wendy's
Wendy's 5,958 51 2,817

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Subway

There are 20,426 Subway stores in the United States as of June 03, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Subway locations in the US is California, with 1,988 stores, which is about 10% of all Subway stores in the US.

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Starbucks

There are 17,164 Starbucks stores in the United States as of June 02, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Starbucks locations in the US is California, with 3,183 stores, which is about 19% of all Starbucks stores in the US.

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McDonald's

There are 13,637 McDonalds restaurants in the United States as of May 05, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of McDonalds locations in the US is California, with 1,224 restaurants, which is about 9% of all McDonalds restaurants in the US.

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Hunt Brothers Pizza

There are 10,489 Hunt Brothers Pizza stores in the United States as of March 14, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Hunt Brothers Pizza locations in the US is Texas, with 1,201 stores, which is about 11% of all Hunt Brothers Pizza stores in the US.

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Dunkin Donuts

There are 9,843 Dunkin Donuts locations in the United States as of May 26, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Dunkin Donuts locations in the US is New York, with 1,451 locations, which is about 15% of all Dunkin Donuts locations in the US.

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Taco Bell

There are 8,101 Taco Bell restaurants in the United States as of March 31, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Taco Bell locations in the US is California, with 879 restaurants, which is about 11% of all Taco Bell restaurants in the US.

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Domino's Pizza

There are 7,078 Dominos locations in the United States as of May 26, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Dominos locations in the US is Texas, with 760 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 6,627 Burger King restaurants in the United States as of May 12, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Burger King locations in the US is Texas, with 567 restaurants, which is about 9% of all Burger King restaurants in the US.

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Wendy's

There are 5,960 Wendys restaurants in the United States as of June 03, 2025. The state and territory with the most number of Wendys locations in the US is Florida, with 513 restaurants, which is about 9% of all Wendys restaurants in the US.

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