The fastest-growing chain is a familiar one.
Fastest-Growing Restaurant Chains
Two of the fastest-growing restaurant chains are already household names.
McDonald’s is the fastest-growing restaurant chain worldwide. Last year, Mickey D’s opened 40,000 new locations, and it plans to open at least 10,000 more by 2027.
Starbucks already has 38,000 locations worldwide but hopes to expand to 55,000 coffee spots by 2030.
Wendy’s, Chipotle and Papa John’s round out the five fastest-growing restaurant chains in the world.