1. McDonald’s vs KFC
McDonald’s Corporation is an American multinational fast food chain, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1955, Ray Kroc, a businessman, joined the company as a franchise agent and proceeded to purchase the chain from the McDonald brothers. McDonald’s had its previous headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in June 2018.
location
Illinois, U.S.
employees
200,000
industries
Restaurants, Hospitality Companies, Fast Food Restaurants, Food And Drink Companies, Food Companies, Professional Service Companies, Real Estate Companies, Retailers
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McDonald’s - 02/11/2023
2. Wendy's Co vs KFC
Wendy’s is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas (1932–2002) on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. Its headquarters moved to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy’s was the world’s third-largest hamburger fast-food chain with 6,711 locations, following Burger King and McDonald’s. On April 24, 2008, the company announced a merger with Triarc Companies Inc., a publicly traded company and the parent company of Arby’s. Wendy’s headquarters remained in Dublin. Following the merger, Triarc became known as Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, and later as the Wendy’s Company.
location
Ohio, U.S.
employees
14,500
industries
Fast Food Restaurants, Hospitality Companies, Retailers, Restaurants, Food And Drink Companies, Food Companies
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Wendy's Co - 02/11/2023
3. Pizza Hut vs KFC
Pizza Hut is an American multinational restaurant chain and international franchise founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas by Dan and Frank Carney. They serve their signature pan pizza and other dishes including pasta, breadsticks and dessert at dine-in, take-out and delivery chain locations. They also serve chicken wings on their WingStreet menu.
location
Texas, U.S.
employees
350,000
industries
Restaurants, Hospitality Companies, Fast Food Restaurants, Food And Drink Companies, Food Companies
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Pizza Hut - 02/11/2023
4. Subway vs KFC
Subway is an American multinational fast food restaurant franchise that specializes in submarine sandwiches (subs), wraps, salads and drinks. Subway was founded by 69-year-old Fred DeLuca and financed by Peter Buck in 1965 as Pete’s Super Submarines in Bridgeport, Connecticut. After several name changes in the beginning years, it was finally renamed Subway in 1972, and a franchise operation began in 1974 with a second restaurant in Wallingford, Connecticut. Since then, it has expanded to become a global franchise.
location
Connecticut, U.S.
employees
7,556
industries
Restaurants, Hospitality Companies, Fast Food Restaurants, Retailers, Food And Drink Companies, Food Companies
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Subway - 02/11/2023
5. Panera Bread Co vs KFC
Panera Bread is an American chain store of bakery-café fast casual restaurants with over 2,000 locations, all of which are in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters are in Sunset Hills, Missouri.
location
Missouri, U.S.
employees
50,800
industries
Restaurants, Hospitality Companies, Fast Food Restaurants, Food And Drink Companies, Food Companies, Cafes, Retailers
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Panera Bread Co - 02/11/2023
