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Top 25 Fast food restaurant chains based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 250 company matches for fast food restaurant chains associated with the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 489,414 professional contacts across them, including 10,149 with verified work emails. Atlanta is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for fast food restaurant chains associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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The 25 largest fast food restaurant chains based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 250 company matches for fast food restaurant chains based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 19, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#CompanyRevenueBase SmartSearchHeadquartersEmployeesContacts
1Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+201,294 contacts →

Exact match

“McDonald’s is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over locations in over 100 countries.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2Exact matchMiami, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+71,731 contacts →

Exact match

“The year is 1954.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026n/a44,395 contacts →

Exact match

“Chick-fil-A, Inc.”

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4Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+30,969 contacts →

Exact match

“SONIC®, America’s Drive-In®, is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5Exact matchCanton, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026n/a19,997 contacts →

Exact match

“Dunkin' Brands Inc.”

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6Exact matchNorcross, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+18,141 contacts →

Exact match

“Waffle House restaurants have been serving Good Food Fast® since 1955.”

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7Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+16,930 contacts →

Exact match

“Arby’s, founded in 1964, is the second-largest sandwich restaurant brand in the world with more than 3,400 restaurants in seven countries.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 19, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8Exact matchPlano, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+13,864 contacts →

Exact match

“KFC Corporation, based in Plano, Texas, is one of the few brands in America that can boast about having a rich, 60-year history of success and innovation.”

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9Exact matchSan Diego, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+13,854 contacts →

Exact match

“Jack in the Box has always been the place for those who live outside the box.”

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10Exact matchLouisville, KY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,00010,143 contacts →

Exact match

“Yum!”

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11Exact matchAlexandria, VA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,0007,867 contacts →

Exact match

“History:*1986: The first Five Guys location opens in Arlington, VA.*1986 - 2001: Five Guys opens five locations around the DC metro-area and perfected their business of making…”

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12Exact matchTampa, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,0004,420 contacts →

Exact match

“We’ve got the boldest burgers on the block.”

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13Exact matchSyracuse, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+1,691 contacts →

Exact match

“Carrols Restaurant Group, LLC, headquartered in Syracuse, NY, is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International, Inc.(RBI).”

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14Exact matchLake Forest, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026501-1,0001,609 contacts →

Exact match

“When we put the words burgers, shakes and fries on the outside of our building it’s a commitment - not only to you, but to ourselves to always strive to serve the absolute best.”

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15Exact matchFranklin, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,0001,265 contacts →

Exact match

“About CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.”

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16Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+875 contacts →

Exact match

“Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.”

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17Exact matchMount Olive, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000589 contacts →

Exact match

“Those fast-casual better-burger guys best watch out: Hwy 55 has drawn a roadmap to success."- Full Service Restaurant Magazine Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries has been serving up…”

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18Exact matchNashville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,000508 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1947, Shoney's® has served fresh, tasty food at affordable prices in a place that feels just like home.”

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19Exact matchVancouver, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202610001+391 contacts →

Exact match

“Welcome to our Restaurant Family.”

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20Exact matchMishawaka, IN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,000329 contacts →

Exact match

“At Quality Dining, we believe in serving each guest with pride and enthusiasm.”

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21Exact matchDublin, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 2026n/a268 contacts →

Exact match

Recorded description not available.

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22Exact matchKingsport, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000212 contacts →

Exact match

“Pal's Sudden Service is one of America's leading quick-service restaurant chains.”

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23Exact matchSonoma, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20265,001-10,000172 contacts →

Exact match

“We're a restaurant business working to innovate and grow with quick service and fast casual brands across the country.”

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24Exact matchGolden, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 20261,001-5,000161 contacts →

Exact match

Recorded description not available.

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25Exact matchCharlotte, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 19, 202651-200148 contacts →

Exact match

“Back Yard Burgers is known as the place to go for big and bold backyard taste.”

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Fast food restaurant chains based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026
2.1%Verified-email coverage
1957.7Average contacts per company
51-200Median size (employees)
3.6%Largest-city concentration · Atlanta
Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
55
11-50
49
51-200
44
201-500
25
501-1,000
15
1,001-5,000
24
5,001-10,000
17
10001+
17

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 250 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “fast food restaurant chains” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 10,149 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “fast food restaurant chains”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many fast food restaurant chains are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 250 company matches for fast food restaurant chains associated with the United States as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Mcdonald's tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most fast food restaurant chains?

Atlanta leads with 9 company records, followed by Chicago (4) and Kingsport (4).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 10,149 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 250 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.