The US is comparable to all of Europe,. In addition to national chains there are ton of regional (small number of states) and local chains (generally within one state). Fried chicken is extremely popular.
So probably hundreds of fried chicken fast food chains exist even if there are only a handful that are nationally known.
Just to note: US chains are significantly better outside the US. I don’t eat at chains in the US anymore, they’re expensive and I’m pretty sure my shit is more nutritious. Might taste better too.
Its actually been a long term “Lotto list” item of mine to build out a big food court type establishment and bring over franchises that arent here. Like Popeyes, Sonic, Wendys, etc
So long as I have the only one in Australia people would make the trip and pay a premium just to try a Popeyes chicken sandwich.
Oh man I could not even estimate. How many locations until it is considered a chain? There is a bar on my block that has a two other locations, is that a chain?
whenever I read posts like this I just have to wonder: How many frickin’ fast food chains are there in the US?
The US is comparable to all of Europe,. In addition to national chains there are ton of regional (small number of states) and local chains (generally within one state). Fried chicken is extremely popular.
So probably hundreds of fried chicken fast food chains exist even if there are only a handful that are nationally known.
The US is huge dude.
Im not from the states but I know regional chains are also a thing. Theres some places that only really exist in one state or one area of the country.
Have a look at the Joshua Weismann videos on YT where he tries burgers from all the major chains he can think of. Pretty interesting.
You’re right. And even if a fast food chain is national it doesn’t mean there’s one within 100 miles from you
For example, I get ads for Sonic all the time and would need to drive for three hours (on the freeway going 70 mph) to get there
Im Australian and whenever I travel I look for US chains in other major cities I havent tried.
I had 5 Guys in Glasgow of all places. Carls Jnr opened a location near me which I thought was weird. Its pretty good though.
Just to note: US chains are significantly better outside the US. I don’t eat at chains in the US anymore, they’re expensive and I’m pretty sure my shit is more nutritious. Might taste better too.
Its actually been a long term “Lotto list” item of mine to build out a big food court type establishment and bring over franchises that arent here. Like Popeyes, Sonic, Wendys, etc
So long as I have the only one in Australia people would make the trip and pay a premium just to try a Popeyes chicken sandwich.
Oh I have no doubt.
Extrapolating from prior statistics, somewhere around 200,000…
https://www.statista.com/statistics/196619/total-number-of-fast-food-restaurants-in-the-us-since-2002/
That’s total fast food restaurants, not fast food chains.
I mean, we kinda invented them 😂
A lot. Just fried chicken chains are quite numerous:
https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/largest-chicken-chains-us
Think of your biggest number then triple it
Oh man I could not even estimate. How many locations until it is considered a chain? There is a bar on my block that has a two other locations, is that a chain?
It’s one of their main cultural divisions.
Diversions?