Leading QSR burger chains in the U.S. in 2023, by systemwide sales

McDonald’s generated more revenue in systemwide sales than any other quick service burger restaurant chain in the United States in 2023. The burger chain made 53.1 billion U.S. dollars in sales, which was over 40 billion U.S. dollars more than the second ranked burger chain, Wendy's. 

Where does McDonald’s rank across the entire QSR industry?

McDonald’s was not only the leading quick service burger restaurant chain in 2022, it was also the leading chain across the entire quick service restaurant (QSR) industry in the United States. In terms of numbers, McDonald’s had around 13.4 thousand restaurant units in 2022. Starbucks and Subway were the only other QSR brands with more establishments in the United States.

How much is spent on pizza in the United States?

Consumer spending in the QSR industry reached an all-time high in 2023. Spending totaled around 349 billion U.S. dollars during the year, with sales from burger, pizza, and chicken restaurants contributing significant amounts. Consumers spent over 41 billion U.S. dollars in quick service pizza restaurants in the United States in 2023.