5 Worst Performing Fast Food Chains in America

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 Worst Performing Fast Food Chains in America. If you want to read more about the worst performing fast food chains in America and check out our detailed analysis of the fast food and quick service industry, you can go to 12 Worst Performing Fast Food Chains in America.

5. Burger King

Loss of locations in the US: 285

Burger King, a multinational chain of fast food restaurants that specializes in burgers, fries, drinks, and shakes, ranks among the worst performing fast food chains in America in terms of location closures. Burger King is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) which is a Canadian-American fast food holding company.

Today, in the US, Burger King is still one of the biggest food chains. However, slow operations and outdated restaurants damaged the brand’s image in the eyes of investors as well as the customers. For this reason and other factors included, Burger King has lost as many as 285 locations as the number of locations fell down from 7,327 units in 2018 to 7,042 units in 2022.