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Home/Best QSR by City/Seattle

Best QSR Restaurants in Seattle, WA

Comprehensive market analysis, top QSR chains, franchise laws, and investment insights for the Seattle metro area.

Population
750,000
Median Income
$105,391
Min Wage
$20.76/hr (2026, indexed to inflation)
State
Washington

Top 5 QSR Chains by Unit Count

#1
Starbucks
QSR / Fast Food
134
locations
#2
Subway
QSR / Fast Food
89
locations
#3
McDonald's
QSR / Fast Food
37
locations
#4
Chipotle Mexican Grill
QSR / Fast Food
21
locations
#5
MOD Pizza
QSR / Fast Food
18
locations

Washington Franchise Law Overview

Washington requires franchise registration and follows the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act (FIPA).

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Seattle QSR Market Insights

  • •Starbucks hometown market - coffee culture dominates
  • •Highest minimum wage in the country impacts labor costs significantly
  • •Health-conscious, environmentally-aware consumer base
  • •Tech industry drives high disposable income
  • •Rainy climate supports delivery and mobile ordering

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