5 Biggest Fast-Food Chains in the World

1. Subway, Owned by: Franchise World Headquarters, Inc.

Subway is one of the most famous fast-food chains in the world. It opened its first branch in the USA in 1965, and the number has now swollen to 41,600 worldwide. Formerly known as ‘Pete’s Super Submarine,’ it sold salads and submarine sandwiches. Subway can be taken as the first of its kind fast-food chain that matches the pace of today’s health-conscious audience. It has become the ultimate favorite of customers globally due to its diet-focused menu. Subway’s unique marketing has always contributed to its revenues. In 2000, Subway launched a campaign with Jared Fogle, who claimed to have reduced 200 pounds by eating Subway. The campaign was a hit and the sales grew by 20% after the first commercial aired.

Subway is flexible in terms of location compared to other fast-food chains because it relies on reheating the precooked food and does not require a full-fledged kitchen. According to the reports, Subway collects 8% of revenue from each franchise without owning a single outlet. Due to this explosive growth, Subway generated a slightly increased revenue of around $10.4 billion in 2020 compared to $10.2 billion in 2019.

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