5 Most Profitable Fast-Food Chains

4. Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX)

Founded in 1971, Starbucks is one of the oldest and most famous coffeehouse chains in the world. With its customized coffee mugs and a menu with over 87,000 drink combinations, the chain is very famous among the general masses. For the past decade, the chain has seen a drastic increase in year-over-year revenue due to the exceptional coffee and beverages. However, Starbucks’ revenue fell 27.7% due to the pandemic. In the year 2020, its net income is recorded at $19.16 billion, which shows a sharp decline from $26.5 billion in 2019.

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