5 Most Profitable Fast-Food Chains

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In this article we discuss the 5 most profitable fast-food chains. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the fast-food industry, go directly to 20 Most Profitable Fast-Food Chains.

5. Subway; Owned by Doctor’s Associates, Inc.

Initially known as ‘Pete’s Super Submarine,’ the chain sold a limited menu consisting of salads and submarine sandwiches when it was founded in 1965. Today, Subway is the largest fast-food chain in terms of the number of outlets, as it has around 41,600 stores operating worldwide. It has revolutionized the industry with its diet-focused menu and customized subs. Despite closing as many as 2,400 outlets worldwide, Subway managed to generate a revenue of $10.4 billion, a slight increase from $10.2 billion in 2019.

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