Here are the top 10 fast food franchises in the world by number of outlets as of 2024:

1. McDonald’s – Over 38,000 locations worldwide
2. Subway – Approximately 36,600 locations worldwide
3. Starbucks – More than 34,000 locations worldwide
4. KFC – Over 27,000 locations worldwide
5. Burger King – Over 18,700 locations worldwide
6. Domino’s – Approximately 20,000 locations worldwide
7. Pizza Hut – Over 19,000 locations worldwide
8. Dunkin’ – Around 11,300 locations worldwide
9. Taco Bell – Around 7,200 locations worldwide
10. Wendy’s – Approximately 6,500 locations worldwide   .