Report: UK Fast Food and Restaurants Network Report: Locations, Coverage & Market Leaders
This report provides a data-driven assessment of the Fast Food and Restaurants landscape in the United Kingdom, combining national locations totals, regional distribution patterns by country, and detailed brand-level coverage to reveal how major operators compare in scale and market presence. The analysis highlights market share, network concentration, and geographic reach across the country, supporting strategic decision-making for organisations involved in location planning, competitive benchmarking, retail network optimisation, and market entry evaluation. For businesses working with store locations, POI datasets, or sector-specific insights—such as supermarkets, fuel retailers, convenience chains, or service-based networks—this report offers a comprehensive foundation for understanding market structure, identifying growth opportunities, and analysing the competitive dynamics that shape the United Kingdom's Fast Food and Restaurants sector.
Top 3 Location Chains
The three largest brands account for a notable share of the national locations. Analysing their combined footprint highlights market concentration and provides a benchmark for network planning.
Full Ranking
The full ranking shows a clear hierarchy between nationally scaled chains and more localised operators. High-ranking brands demonstrate broader geographic coverage while lower-ranked brands often focus on particular regions.
| Rank | Brand | Number of Locations | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Greggs | 2,761 | Download |
| #2 | Subway | 2,050 | Download |
| #3 | McDonald's | 1,493 | Download |
| #4 | KFC | 980 | Download |
| #5 | Burger King | 567 | Download |
| #6 | Nando's | 479 | Download |
| #7 | Pret A Manger | 479 | Download |
| #8 | Pizza Hut | 402 | Download |
| #9 | Papa Johns | 399 | Download |
| #10 | PizzaExpress | 359 | Download |
| #11 | Pepe's | 244 | Download |
| #12 | Five Guys | 176 | Download |
| #13 | Hotel Chocolat | 169 | Download |
| #14 | wagamama | 168 | Download |
| #15 | German Doner Kebab | 159 | Download |
| #16 | Cooplands | 159 | Download |
| #17 | Taco Bell | 150 | Download |
| #18 | Zizzi | 133 | Download |
| #19 | ASK Italian | 62 | Download |
| #20 | Wendy's | 60 | Download |
Top 3 brands in England
Top 3 brands in Scotland
Top 3 brands in Wales
Top 3 brands in Northern Ireland
Learn more about the largest Fast Food and Restaurants brands in the United Kingdom in 2026
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There are 2,761 locations operated by Greggs in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 2,192 locations (79.4% of the brand’s national footprint). Greggs accounts for 2.6% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Glasgow City — 66 locations (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 5.4%. Top competitors: Subway (41), McDonald's (21), KFC (11).
- Essex — 55 locations (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.8%. Top competitors: Subway (50), McDonald's (36), KFC (21).
- Birmingham — 54 locations (2.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.5%. Top competitors: Subway (43), McDonald's (24), KFC (17).
There are 2,050 locations operated by Subway in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,683 locations (82.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Subway accounts for 2.0% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 50 locations (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.5%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), McDonald's (36), KFC (21).
- Lancashire — 47 locations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (45), McDonald's (29), KFC (18).
- Birmingham — 43 locations (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: Greggs (54), McDonald's (24), KFC (17).
There are 1,493 locations operated by McDonald's in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 1,255 locations (84.1% of the brand’s national footprint). McDonald's accounts for 1.4% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 37 locations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), KFC (25).
- Essex — 36 locations (2.4% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.8%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), KFC (21).
- Hampshire — 35 locations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (50), Subway (26), KFC (17).
There are 980 locations operated by KFC in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 842 locations (85.9% of the brand’s national footprint). KFC accounts for 0.9% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 25 locations (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Essex — 21 locations (2.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.1%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Lancashire — 18 locations (1.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.9%. Top competitors: Subway (47), Greggs (45), McDonald's (29).
There are 567 locations operated by Burger King in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 454 locations (80.1% of the brand’s national footprint). Burger King accounts for 0.5% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 15 locations (2.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Essex — 13 locations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Hampshire — 11 locations (1.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (50), McDonald's (35), Subway (26).
There are 479 locations operated by Nando's in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 416 locations (86.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Nando's accounts for 0.5% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 12 locations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Westminster — 11 locations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.0%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (67), Greggs (13), McDonald's (13).
- Hertfordshire — 11 locations (2.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
There are 479 locations operated by Pret A Manger in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 448 locations (93.5% of the brand’s national footprint). Pret A Manger accounts for 0.5% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Westminster — 67 locations (14.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 6.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (13), PizzaExpress (13), McDonald's (13).
- City Of London — 39 locations (8.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 13.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (8), Subway (6), McDonald's (4).
- Camden — 30 locations (6.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.0%. Top competitors: Greggs (10), Nando's (8), McDonald's (6).
There are 402 locations operated by Pizza Hut in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 349 locations (86.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Pizza Hut accounts for 0.4% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 14 locations (3.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Hampshire — 13 locations (3.2% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Greggs (50), McDonald's (35), Subway (26).
- Hertfordshire — 12 locations (3.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
There are 399 locations operated by Papa Johns in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 372 locations (93.2% of the brand’s national footprint). Papa Johns accounts for 0.4% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Hertfordshire — 15 locations (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
- Surrey — 13 locations (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Subway (30), Greggs (29), PizzaExpress (22).
- Essex — 11 locations (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
There are 359 locations operated by PizzaExpress in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 331 locations (92.2% of the brand’s national footprint). PizzaExpress accounts for 0.3% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 22 locations (6.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.4%. Top competitors: Subway (30), Greggs (29), McDonald's (20).
- Westminster — 13 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 1.2%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (67), Greggs (13), McDonald's (13).
- Hertfordshire — 13 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
There are 244 locations operated by Pepe's in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 192 locations (78.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Pepe's accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Birmingham — 14 locations (5.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Greggs (54), Subway (43), McDonald's (24).
- Hertfordshire — 10 locations (4.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
- City Of Edinburgh — 7 locations (2.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Greggs (38), Subway (15), McDonald's (13).
There are 176 locations operated by Five Guys in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 153 locations (86.9% of the brand’s national footprint). Five Guys accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Westminster — 7 locations (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.7%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (67), Greggs (13), McDonald's (13).
- Essex — 5 locations (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Hertfordshire — 5 locations (2.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
There are 169 locations operated by Hotel Chocolat in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 145 locations (85.8% of the brand’s national footprint). Hotel Chocolat accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Westminster — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (67), Greggs (13), McDonald's (13).
- Hertfordshire — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (42), Subway (34), McDonald's (25).
There are 168 locations operated by wagamama in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 151 locations (89.9% of the brand’s national footprint). wagamama accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Westminster — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (67), Greggs (13), McDonald's (13).
- Surrey — 6 locations (3.6% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.4%. Top competitors: Subway (30), Greggs (29), PizzaExpress (22).
There are 159 locations operated by German Doner Kebab in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 146 locations (91.8% of the brand’s national footprint). German Doner Kebab accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 6 locations (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- Islington — 4 locations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.8%. Top competitors: Pret A Manger (17), Subway (9), Greggs (6).
- Leeds — 4 locations (2.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (53), Subway (25), McDonald's (21).
There are 159 locations operated by Cooplands in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 157 locations (98.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Cooplands accounts for 0.2% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kingston Upon Hull, City Of — 22 locations (13.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 4.5%. Top competitors: Greggs (12), Subway (8), McDonald's (7).
- North Yorkshire — 19 locations (11.9% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.0%. Top competitors: Greggs (22), McDonald's (14), Subway (8).
- East Riding Of Yorkshire — 16 locations (10.1% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 2.9%. Top competitors: Greggs (9), Subway (7), McDonald's (5).
There are 150 locations operated by Taco Bell in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 136 locations (90.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Taco Bell accounts for 0.1% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Suffolk — 6 locations (4.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Greggs (32), Subway (24), McDonald's (18).
- Essex — 5 locations (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Kent — 4 locations (2.7% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
There are 133 locations operated by Zizzi in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 118 locations (88.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Zizzi accounts for 0.1% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Surrey — 7 locations (5.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.5%. Top competitors: Subway (30), Greggs (29), PizzaExpress (22).
- Essex — 5 locations (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Kent — 5 locations (3.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
There are 62 locations operated by ASK Italian in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 55 locations (88.7% of the brand’s national footprint). ASK Italian accounts for 0.1% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Kent — 4 locations (6.5% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (48), Subway (41), McDonald's (37).
- West Sussex — 3 locations (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.3%. Top competitors: Greggs (24), Subway (19), McDonald's (16).
- Essex — 3 locations (4.8% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.1%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
There are 60 locations operated by Wendy's in the United Kingdom as of 27 March 2026. The country with the highest presence is England, which hosts 55 locations (91.7% of the brand’s national footprint). Wendy's accounts for 0.1% of all 104,260 locations in the United Kingdom.
- Essex — 5 locations (8.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Greggs (55), Subway (50), McDonald's (36).
- Kingston Upon Hull, City Of — 3 locations (5.0% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.6%. Top competitors: Cooplands (22), Greggs (12), Subway (8).
- Sheffield — 2 locations (3.3% of the brand’s national network). Brand share in this area: 0.2%. Top competitors: Subway (20), Greggs (20), KFC (12).
