01The Read
The world's largest fast-food chain serving burgers, fries, and breakfast items
12,7522019
12,7642020
12,7882021
13,0992022
12,8602023
13,1752024
13,6182025
SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES
02Our Coverage
How to Open a KFC Franchise in 2026: Costs, Fees, Revenue, and the Full FDD BreakdownWendy’s reunites Wright and Cirulis in finance and strategySep 15, 2026Gabriel Vesci opens Paris Baguette after years running McDonald’sSep 15, 2026McDonald’s puts U.S. operations and technology under one COOSep 15, 2026Wendy’s Gives Tariq Hassan a Combined Marketing and Customer Growth RoleSep 15, 2026The QSR Labor Crisis in 2026: Wages, Automation, and the Fight for the Future of Fast FoodMar 28, 2026
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