The most popular fast food chain in America is McDonald’s. McDonald's revenue from 2024 was $25.49 billion. Richard and Maurice McDonald founded McDonald’s in 1940 (Photo: Wikimedia).
The second most popular fast food chain in America is Starbucks. Starbucks's revenue from 2024 was $36.2 billion. Jerry Baldwin, Gordon Bowker, and Zev Siegl founded Starbucks in 1971 (Photo: Wikimedia).
The third most popular fast food chain in America is Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A’s revenue from 2024 was $22.7 billion. Samuel Truett Cathy founded Chick-fil-A in 1946 (Photo: Wikimedia).
The fourth most popular fast food chain in America is Taco Bell. Taco Bell’s revenue from 2024 was $7.55 billion. Glenn Bell founded Taco Bell in 1962 (Photo: Wikimedia).
The fifth most popular fast food chain in America is Wendy’s. Wendy's revenue from 2024 was $2.24 billion. Dave Thomas founded Wendy’s in 1969 (Photo: Wikimedia).