#1 Subway has 26,887 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, Subway’s highest sales are in California, Texas, and Florida.
The brand has suffered falling revenue recently, however, with some people pointing to over-expansion. At $12 billion in US sales, it falls behind Starbucks ($16 billion) and way behind McDonald’s ($36 billion).
#2 McDonald’s has 13,813 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, McDonald’s highest sales are in California, Texas, and Florida.
#3 Starbucks has 10,138 stores in the US.
Concentrated in urban areas around the US, Starbucks’ highest sales are in California, Texas, and New York.
#4 Pizza Hut has 7,581 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, particularly the south, Pizza Hut’s highest sales are in Texas, California, and Florida.
#5 Dunkin’ Donuts has 7,256 stores in the US.
A Northeastern powerhouse, the Boston brand’s highest sales are in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
#6 Burger King has 6,642 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, particularly the southeast, BK’s highest sales are in home state Florida, followed by California and New York.
#7 Taco Bell has 6,254 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, Taco Bell’s highest sales are in California, Texas, and Florida.
#8 Dominos has 5,480 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, Dominos’ highest sales are in California, Texas, and Florida.
#9 Wendy’s has 5,250 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, particularly the midwest, Wendy’s highest sales are in Florida, home state Ohio, and New York.
#10 KFC has 4,900 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, KFC’s highest sales are in California, Florida, and Texas.
#11 Little Caesar’s has 4,397 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, Little Caesars’ highest sales are in California, Texas, and Florida.
#12 Dairy Queen has 3,885 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, particularly in the midwest, DQ’s highest sales are in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio.
#13 Sonic Drive-In has 3,274 stores in the US.
Strongest in the south, Sonic’s highest sales are in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
#14 Arby’s has 3,131 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, particularly in the midwest, Arby’s highest sales are in home state Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.
#15 Papa John’s Pizza has 2,664 stores in the US.
Strong everywhere, Papa John’s highest sales are in Florida, California, and Texas.