Which fast food restaurant has the largest number of retail locations in the world? 🍟

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McDonald’s is the answer! Missouri doesn’t have a Checkers/Jack in the Box or a Churches Chicken

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The fast food restaurant with the largest number of retail locations in the world is Subway, with over 40,000 locations globally.

Yes we are getting that too close down businesses many buildings are getting empty. Many businesses are leaving England relocate in other countries. Yes it is sad. Yes I’m surprised about Subway, well I guess times and things change over time. KFC is doing really good in the UK.

I didn’t enter Subway, it’s been said on news they are closing lots of its locations.

McDonald

Domino’s it should be

WHATTTTT??? AAAUUUHHH??? WHATTTTT NUMBER 1??? ARE YOU SURE??? AAAUUUHHH ARE YOU SERIOUS??? No, its can’t be 1 – Subway, they are too new, they are too new not even 50 years yet. Plus there are much lots more Mcdonald in England and European countries then there is Subway, believe me I’ve travelled most countries in Europe. But if that’s what you believe I won’t Argue with you, but I would of thought after Mcdonald second place would be KFC, that is even more older than Mcdonald. O’well, and I thought I knew history?? Unbelievable!!! Thank you Rhonda, for that information.

Mixue Ice Cream & Tea (also known as Mixue Bingcheng), a Chinese chain specializing in affordable ice cream, bubble tea, and other beverages, currently has the largest number of retail locations worldwide, with over 45,000 outlets as of late 2025.

This rapid expansion—primarily in China and Southeast Asia—has allowed it to surpass traditional leaders. For comparison:

McDonald’s: ~41,000–44,000 locations

Starbucks: ~40,000 locations

Subway: ~37,000 locations (down from its peak due to closures)

Mixue’s low-cost model and franchise strategy have driven its growth, making it the top fast-food chain by store count according to multiple 2025 industry reports and analyses. Note that rankings focus on physical locations, not revenue (where McDonald’s and Starbucks often lead).

Yes sure dear, that be interesting to see!!!

Subway

2. McDonald’s

Subway x

Wow I’m very surprise I would of thought Mcdonald and KFC would of been the oldest international restaurant establishment in the world way over 50 years in the UK 🇬🇧 and European countries. Well..my, its be really interesting to know who is the correct answer??????

I think it’s Mcdonald, they have been the first restaurant to branch out to overseas countries for more then 50 years now.

McDonald’s, just a wild guess!!

McDonald’s, I think 🤔

McDonald’s