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We all gotta eat, right? Lists of your favorite things to stuff in your face, ranked.

Finally, a definitive ranking of the most deleicious carbs to eat. If you are on the keto diet, please go away, this isn&#39;t&nbsp;for you at all. This list is for the bread lovers. The French fry fiends. The brownie loyalists. If you love to eat carbs and don&#39;t care who knows it, please vote below for the best carb foods.

Are carbs bad for you? Well, isn&#39;t anything bad for you if you eat too much of it? Have a carb every now and then and see how you feel. Carbs come in many forms like grilled cheese sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and even other cheese/bread combos. Some are &quot;good carbs&quot; like vegetables and lentils, but is that why you&#39;re here? Are you here to say you simply love a big bowl of barley? Or do you just want to drown a sorrow in a tasty carb shaped like pizza?

Please vote up the carbs you love to eat and vote down the stuff that isn&#39;t worth the calories.

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Pancakes

What makes you feel better when you&#39;re sick, down or just need your food to give you a big hug? What foods do you turn to when you&#39;re curled up on the couch on a cold evening? Comfort food is usually food prepared traditionally with a nostalgic or sentimental value.

Many comfort foods have soft consistencies and are full of salts, butters and fats. But not always! Whatever food comforts you the most? That&#39;s a comfort food.

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Lasagne

Everyone has a favorite food. Maybe yours is mac n' cheese, or steak, or even sushi. But does your favorite rank among the best food in the world? This list has been cultivated and voted on by food lovers everywhere, which means that this ranking&nbsp;of the best foods ever is based on your opinion. Anyone can add their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-foods/ranker-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">favorite foods</a> to this list, which makes these mouthwatering rankings an accurate, real-time rundown of the tastiest treats on Earth.See how your taste stacks up against the rest of the community. You can influence the order of this list of the tastiest food in the world by voting up your favorite foods.&nbsp;Warning: side effects of viewing or adding to this list include extreme hunger, drooling, and a desire for delicious treats.

Cuisine

How do you roll? This extensive list of sushi rolls contains the most popular &quot;Westernized&quot; varieties&nbsp;of the Japanese delight (i.e. Texas rolls are not from Japan). Naturally, we're bound to have missed a few (there are so, so many!), but here you'll find a boatload of bite-size morsels - from the common California roll to the more obscure (yet to-die-for delicious) Bath Street roll. And if your favorite isn't already included, add it below for a truly comprehensive list.Sushi is a Japanese food consisting of cooked &nbsp;rice, layered and rolled up with amazingly delicious (and sometimes zany) ingredients like seafood, vegetables, and even tropical fruits. Ingredients and forms of sushi presentation vary widely, but all sushi &quot;rolls&quot; contain rice - whether white or brown. And in this list, we're strictly rolling with rolls. Sorry, sashimi! So get busy and sound off on the most delicious sushi rolls. Or, vote down the rolls you deem inedible.&nbsp;As the lyrics of the lesser-known 69 Boyz' jam say, &quot;sushee roll,&nbsp;Teriyaki, sweet with roe, let us eat your sushi roll!&quot;

Snacks

Here's a list of the most delicious candy ever made, ranked by sweet-tooths and dessert mavens the world over. Candy and sweet treats have become a ubiquitous part of the human diet. Though often associated with obesity, tooth decay and other health problems, it's certainly possible to enjoy candy and desserts in moderation. This is a list of favorite candies, chocolates and sweets for when you want to treat yourself, or need a snack break. Forget going to the store and have them delivered with these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-candy-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">popular monthly candy subscription boxes</a>.Many of the most popular candy brands have become cultural icons, from the familiar crinkled shapes of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to the bright primary color shells coating M&amp;M's. Other candies are commonly associated with popular holidays or events, like Halloween candy corn or Christmas candy canes. But one thing all these candies have in common - they delight the taste buds and bring back precious childhood memories. Vote for your favorite candy below and, if you don't see your top candy pick on the list already, make your own list and add it as a suggestion!

Seafood

Blue Crab

Do you like crab? Do you like eating crabmeat? This is a list of the best kinds of crabs to eat. Go on and vote for your favorites! Crab meat is among the very <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-seafood/carly-kiel">best seafoods</a>, and it is fun to eat crab claws, legs, and bodies. Some crabs have long, creepy,&nbsp;spidery legs and pincers, and other ones have little stubby legs that are not threatening at all. What is your favorite kind of crab to order at a crab restaurant? While many folks opt for the king crab legs, others are into Dungeness crabs. Blue crabs are a treat because you get their entire bodies and then snap them right in half and peel apart their insides. Talk about a food adventure! Takes a little work, but <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/foods-that-are-difficult-to-eat/jacob-shelton">totally worth it</a>. Do you like to eat soft-shell crab? It's really not a type of crab so much as a crab that has only recently molted so its skin is soft and you can eat it - but don't worry, it is still on this list.&nbsp;What can you do with crab meat other than eat it straight from the carcass? Well, you can make crab cake, Crab Louie, crab cocktail probably, or maybe you can pay like $16 extra to have lump crabmeat added to your salad. The possibilities are endless! Crab legs are nice steamed or prepared other ways, like being grilled, baked, or fried. If you play your cards right, your crab dish might come with a little chunk of corn on the cob, a few new potatoes, and maybe even a sprig of parsley! Then you can pull out the crab's meat and eat it. What if the restaurant has given you a thing that looks like a nutcracker? That is so you can break the crab shell! Or sometimes, you might even get a mallet. Just be careful not to get carried away as you dissect your crab, or you might end up with pieces of shell in your mouth or skin. Oh boy. Vote up your faves. Also, be sure to visit this other list to vote for your <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-seafood/carly-kiel">favorite seafoods</a>.

Desserts

Apple

List of the best things to put in a crepe, ranked by chefs, cooks, and crepe lovers from all over the world. Crepes are one of the most versatile foods on the market because almost anything goes with them. The French pancake is light and airy, so it’s a perfect meal for when you’re not that hungry or when you’re famished. It can be both an amazing savory lunch,filled with meat, vegetables, and seasoning, and a delicious treat for dessert,with chocolate and creams of any flavor. The best part of a crepe is that it can be a new experience every time you try it. Whether you’re in the mood for a Mexican-style treat or more traditional French cuisine, a crepe can give you what you want.Crepes are so eclectic that any type of food lover is sure to enjoy a crepe, especially since it can be filled with any one of their favorite treats. Crepes can be made for breakfast, stuffed with eggs and tomatoes,or for dinner with ham and cheese. Whatever your favorite fillings are, they can fit perfectly within a crepe.What are your favorite crepe fillings? The list of crepe additions is full of the best ingredients to make the tastiest crepes. If your favorite crepe ingredient isn't on this list of the best crepe fillings, make sure to add it.

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It’s a question asked by kids at sleepovers and by bored office workers around the world. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Don’t blurt out the first thing that comes to your head, because the answer may not be as simple as you think. Maybe pizza is the first thing you think of, but can you truthfully say that you won’t miss the satisfying, perfect bite that you only get with a giant plate of nachos? This entire list is a Sophie’s choice of delicious food, and it will drive you insane with just a glance, setting your stomach rumbling. If you think you’re up to the challenge, throw out your concept of healthy eating, undo the top button on your jeans, and vote up the one food that you would eat for the rest of your life. Foodies have long discussed the one best food they would happily eat until they departed this mortal coil. Some people get fancy with it and choose a forever meal of a lone quail egg. Other folks, who aren’t afraid to get trashy with their bad selves, decide they’re going to eat nothing but bean burritos until eternity. But now it’s your turn to decide what one food you’ll eat for the rest of your life.Vote here on your favorite forever food, and if there’s some weird regional grub that isn't already listed, run it up the flag pole and see if anyone salutes it.

Tilapia

Fish adds a delicious touch to any fine meal, especially when paired with a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-salmon-side-dishes/ranker-food" target="_blank">delicious side dish</a>.&nbsp;There are all kinds of edible fish, from lean and healthy types to richer, full-flavored varieties. Many common fish to eat are caught wild, though farm-raised fish bring even more variety to the dinner table.

What different types of protein will you find on this list of the best fish to eat? Salmon is a diner favorite, thanks to its taste and versatility. Whether you like your salmon grilled, smoked, or poached, this healthy fish makes a wonderful entree. Tuna is another popular fish to incorporate into a variety of cuisines. Red snapper is beloved among fans of sushi. Other good types of fish featured on this list include cod, halibut, and catfish.

Which fish do you think makes the best meal? Give your personal picks a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and share some of your favorite recipes in the comments section.

Restaurants

A buffet offers freedom to choose - and often the freedom of piling your plate as high as you like - but what foods are are the best of the buffet line? No matter what kind of buffet we go to, from a classy <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-vegas-buffets/ranker-travel" target="_blank">casino buffet</a> to an all-you-can-eat buffet chain, there are always dishes we&#39;re hoping to see. Sure, it&#39;s easy and fun to take a chance on a suspicious dish at a buffet, but the best buffet foods are ones you can rely on if your gamble doesn&#39;t pay off.

There are buffet backbones like salad bars, carving stations, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ways-to-eat-potatoes/ranker-food" target="_blank">potatoes baked and fried</a>. There are also fancy foods like crab legs and fondue, that are game changers when it comes to the best foods at a buffet. Almost anything at a buffet can be a &quot;bar&quot; - with interactive stations allowing you to make omelets, baked potatoes, waffles, and more. Are these flexible foods the best things to eat at a buffet?

What are your go-to buffet foods? Vote up the best buffet items that you can rely on. Add any of the best main course and side dish buffet foods we&#39;ve forgotten, no drinks or desserts.

In the culinary world, there are some food combos that are simply non-brainers. Flavors like chocolate and peanut butter or macaroni and cheese just make sense. The moment you put them on your tongue, you get it. Proper food combining can take years to master, but it’s one of the most fun ways to learn your way around the kitchen. You basically get to eat a bunch of odd combinations of foods and flavors and see what works the best. For instance, if you want to try salmon and coriander, go ahead and knock yourself out. The following list is a collection of some of the tastiest food combinations in all of the culinary world. Some of the best food combinations are the most unexpected. It isn’t immediately apparent that chicken and waffles or lemon zest and parsley would pair so well together, until you take them out for a spin. Food combination is a science, so if you’re going to go willy nilly in your kitchen, please know that there are some food combining rules and you probably shouldn’t start jamming stuff into your mouth just to see what it tastes like. That kind of food combining is the quickest way to an upset stomach and a bad taste in your mouth. Read through this list of the best taste pairings in the world to get an idea of what food combining is and then vote up your favorite food combinations. If you don’t see a pairing you know for a fact is delicious and life-changing, be sure to add it to the list for the benefit of food lovers everywhere.

Most of us have at least some semblance of a sweet tooth, and various types of desserts cater to different tastes. The best delectable treat&nbsp;meant to be savored after a (hopefully healthy) dinner is always up for debate. Whether you enjoy treats that are sugary, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/chocolate-related-crimes/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">chocolatey</a>, or fruit flavored,&nbsp;everyone has an opinion on the best kind of dessert.&nbsp;From classics, like chocolate cake and candy to fancier dishes like tiramisu, the most popular desserts around the world all come together in this delicious list for you to peruse.&nbsp; 
 
What is the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fast-food-desserts/ranker-food" target="_blank">best dessert</a> to eat? It&#39;s really a matter of opinion. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-ice-cream-flavors" target="_blank">Ice cream</a> is a summer favorite that&nbsp;offers countless flavor options to satisfy any sweet tooth. If you prefer something warmer, why not have a slice of heated apple pie or a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven? Love pastries?&nbsp;Egg whites provide a fluffy base for the delicate dessert known as macaroons, and deep-fried treats like donuts can be satisfyingly indulgent as well. Whether store-bought or homemade, read onward if you&#39;re ready to salivate.&nbsp; 
 
How will we ever determine which dessert is the best? Help us decide by giving your favorite kinds of desserts a thumbs up below. If your sweet tooth still isn&#39;t satiated, check out the list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-non-chocolate-candies" target="_blank">Best Non-Chocolate Candies</a>.

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Perhaps &quot;favorite&quot; is the wrong word, since most of us hate to go grocery shopping... but when you've finally exhausted the last drop of mustard from the squeeze bottle, where do you like to shop? Whether its for the quality of the produce, the great coupons, the size of the parking lot or the depth of the products... where do you go when you need to buy food? Vote for your favorites, and it you see your store missing from this list, add it!

Duck

No other food satisfies quite like meat. If you've got a carnivorous appetite, this is the list for you. It's all about the best types of meat, from the lean and health-conscious to the marbled and flavorful. Many popular kinds of meat are available at your local grocery store, though you can hunt some of this game in the wild as well.What different proteins will you find on this list of the best meat? Chicken is a diner favorite, whether it's grilled, fried, or poached. Beef is another popular and versatile meat to incorporate into a variety of cuisines, from burgers to barbecued ribs. Venison is a favorite protein among hunters and fans of game. Other good meats featured on this list include turkey, lamb, and pork.Do you have a favorite meat? Give the best proteins a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and share some of your favorite recipes in the comments section.

Marinara Sauce

Chips and dip go together like peanut butter and jelly, or a burger and fries - and it&#39;s easy to dip fries, too.&nbsp;The best kinds of dip come in many different forms. Some good styles of dipping sauces are sweet and sugary while other delicious dips are&nbsp;savory and creamy. The most popular types of dipping sauce make a great complement to everything from tortilla chips to fresh vegetables.

What types of sauces will you find on this list of the best dips? Spicy, savory salsa is a delicious dip with Mexican food, as is creamy guacamole. <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/ketchup-brands/werner-brandes" target="_blank">Ketchup</a> is America&#39;s go-to dip when it comes to a topping for french fries. Hummus -&nbsp;made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and other ingredients -&nbsp;is a creamy dip full of flavor and nutrients. Other top sauces featured on this best dip list include nacho cheese, artichoke dip, and buffalo sauce.

It&#39;s up to you to decide which dip deserves the top spot on the list. Give your favorites a thumbs up to move them towards number one, and please add any tasty sauces that are missing.

From its just-baked aroma to its satisfying, chewy texture, bread is a true treat for the senses. But while all loaves are baked from dough,&nbsp;different kinds of breads are popular across the globe.&nbsp;Some good styles of bread are sweet and soft while other delicious breads are savory and full of robust flavors. The most popular <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/types-of-bread-zodiac/kelly-patrick?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">types of bread</a> often complement meals. Fittingly, the best types of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/types-of-bread-zodiac/kelly-patrick" target="_blank">bread can even describe zodiac personalities</a>.

What types of baked goods will you find on this list of the best breads? White bread is a staple in American households, adding a classic taste to crisp toast and grilled cheese. French baguettes offer a touch more texture with their crackling crusts.&nbsp;When it comes to sweet breads, it&#39;s hard to top banana bread. Other good bakery items featured on this list include pumpernickel bread, challah bread, and focaccia bread.

Which type of bread would star in your favorite sandwich? Give your favorite varieties a thumbs up to move them to the top of the list, and please add any tasty breads that are missing.

Farfalle

Whether you prefer to twirl it around a fork or slurp it up one noodle at a time, pasta makes a delicious meal. The best kinds of pasta come in many different forms. Some good styles of pasta are made with simple dough, while others are filled with savory ingredients. Pastas in all shapes and flavors are popular across the globe.What delicious foods will you find on this list of the best pastas? Fresh or dried, classic spaghetti makes the perfect base for your favorite sauces. Wide, flat lasagna noodles are perfect for baked casserole recipes. Filled pastas, like ravioli, allow home cooks to combine meats, cheese, and herbs in bite-size mouthfuls. Other good noodles featured on this list include penne, tortiglioni, and elbow macaroni.Which types of popular pasta do you think are the best? Vote your favorites up to the top of this list and get in on the conversation in the comments section.

You can't eat just one. Or even just one bag! This list of the greatest chips of all time ranks the most delicious chips (both corn and potato!) based on their size, texture, flavor, crispness, and packaging. Many chip lovers still hold on to their early love affairs with chips and few of us can honestly say we've watched a movie and NOT devoured an entire bag of this delicious snack food. But here's the real question: what are the best chips in the world? We need to know, and your votes will help determine not just the top 10 chips, but the complete list of chips and ultimate ranking of most popular chips. Have <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-snacks?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best snacks</a> delivered to you with these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-subscription-boxes-for-snack-lovers/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">popular monthly snack subscriptions</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-international-snacks-subscription-boxes/ranker-shopping" target="_blank">best international snack boxes</a>.The Dorito, Frito, and Lays lovers fit into this category. (For Dorito lovers, there is a whole separate debate going on about what is the best Dorito flavor). Others have moved on to artisanal chips, organic or natural chips, and gourmet chips. These chips are undeniably delicious, but when you have a craving for a greasy potato chip, do you really want something that is &quot;all-natural&quot;? That's a question you'll have to answer for yourself, because this list has them all!How do you rank the greatest chip of all time? Do you go by dip-ability? Or the flavor of the chip by itself? Do you go by the size of the chip? Do healthy chips make better chips? All these very important questions could have mind boggling answers that shake the very foundations of science, snacking, and reality! The goal of this list is to put all of our chip-loving minds together and decide what is the absolute most delicious, best chip in the world. Go!

Tiramisu

The best types of cake also qualify among <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-fast-food-desserts/ranker-food?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">the best desserts</a> in the world. But which kinds of cake are the best? What's your favorite cake? Does the classic chocolate cake take the crown? What about carrot cake? Anyone game for pineapple upside down cake? Or do flavors like vanilla and Angel food appeal to your palate? The best types of cake from every culture are included here. If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dessert, consult this list for ideas on different types of cakes that people love the most.Whether you think the best cake flavors are Funfetti birthday cake or that there's nothing better than a frozen ice cream cake, if you ate everything on this list of cakes, you may never get out of the heavenly food coma that results. Seriously, who doesn't love cake?!Take a look at the list and rank your picks for popular cakes and the most delicious cake. And if you can't find your favorite among the long list of different kinds of cakes, you might just be a pie person. And that's ok! If you want to weigh in on the cake vs pie issue, join the debate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-most-delicious-pies/chef-jen" target="_blank">most delicious pies</a>. Or you can have your cake and eat ice cream, too, because there are even more delicious dessert lists like the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-ice-cream-flavors" target="_blank">best ice cream flavors</a> for you to peruse. Nom!&nbsp;

Lifestyle

Are you one of the many people around the globe who have known, or perhaps are even currently experiencing, the torture that only comes from going on a diet? Do you find yourself constantly entertaining vague but insistent suspicions that surely there exists some lofty yet brilliant justification for why you should cast off the chains of calorie counting immediately, if only you can maintain the stamina to think of it? Well, if you can relate then you’ve come to the right place because here we’ve collected a group of food memes and weight loss jokes that will convince you you’re not alone.Here you’ll find a hilarious assortment of diet memes full of advice that you may or may not want to follow. You're sure to agree however, that even though the vast majority of the diet jokes you’ll find below are nothing but the sugar starved ravings of a fellow dieter’s caloric withdrawal, they’ll still leave you with a smile and the reassurance that the donut demon on your shoulder hasn’t singled you out.So the next time you or your favorite dieter is in need of a little boost, remember these lose weight jokes. There's all kinds of absolutely horrible advice on dieting below, all which is sure to make you grin… and that probably burns at least a couple calories, right?

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If you or someone you know has food allergies, you know just how hard it can be to find the right restaurant. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re ranking the best restaurants and fast-food chains for people with allergies.

Whether you&rsquo;re traveling with friends or are just looking for a few restaurant recommendations near you, this list includes the best and most popular restaurants for people with allergies. Of course, it&rsquo;s important to always make your allergies known up front - that way, you can get a better idea of which menu items you can order (and which items you should avoid).

Vote up the best restaurants for people with allergies so people can see which places are the best. Is your go-to allergy-friendly restaurant missing? Add it to the list!

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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is a chain of restaurants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, and France, specializing in burritos and tacos. Its name derives from chipotle, the Nahuatl name for a smoked and dried jalapeño chili pepper.
The company has released a mission statement called Food with Integrity, which highlights its efforts in using organic ingredients, and serves more naturally raised meat than any other restaurant chain. Chipotle is one of the first chains of fast casual dining establishments.
Founded by Steve Ells in 1993, Chipotle had 16 restaurants when McDonald's Corporation became a major investor in 1998. By the time McDonald's fully divested itself from Chipotle in 2006, the chain had grown to over 500 locations.
With more than 1700 locations, Chipotle had a net income in 2013 of US$327.4 million and a staff of more than 45,000 employees.

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Five Guys

Five Guys is a fast casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries, with its headquarters in the Lorton community in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. The first Five Guys restaurant opened in 1986 in Arlington County, Virginia, and between 1986 and 2001, the chain expanded to five locations scattered through the Washington, D.C. metro area.
In early 2003, the chain began franchising, opening the doors to rapid expansion. In a year and a half, permits had been sold for over 300 franchised locations. As of 2012, Five Guys has over 1,000 locations open throughout the United States and Canada and over 1500 locations under development. As of 2012 the company was the fastest-growing fast food chain in the United States, with a 32.8% sales increase from 2010 to 2011.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell is an American chain of fast-food restaurants based in Irvine, California. A subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., they serve a variety of Tex-Mex foods including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, other specialty items, and a variety of "value menu" items. Taco Bell serves more than 2 billion customers each year in more than 6,500 restaurants mostly in the U.S., more than 80 percent of which are owned and operated by independent franchisees.

Chili's

Chili's Grill & Bar is an international casual dining restaurant chain that features Tex-Mex-style cuisine. The company was founded by Larry Levine in Texas in 1975 and is currently owned and operated by Brinker International. Chili's is a premier casual dining restaurant company and has received numerous accolades through the years for its outstanding performance. They have been recognized as one of the "World's Most Admired Food Services Companies" by Fortune Magazine for an exclusive brand of hospitality.

Olive Garden

Olive Garden is an American casual dining restaurant chain specializing in Italian-American cuisine. It is a subsidiary of Darden Restaurants, Inc., which is headquartered in unincorporated Orange County, Florida, near Orlando. As of 2012, Olive Garden restaurants account for 45% of the sales generated by Darden. Olive Garden operates more than 800 locations globally.

KFC is a fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, in the United States. It is the world's second largest restaurant chain after McDonald's, with 18,875 outlets in 118 countries and territories as of December 2013. The company is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, a restaurant company that also owns the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains.
KFC was founded by Harland Sanders, an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky, during the Great Depression. Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, and the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise opened in Utah in 1952. KFC popularized chicken in the fast food industry, diversifying the market by challenging the established dominance of the hamburger. By branding himself as "Colonel Sanders," Harland became a prominent figure of American cultural history, and his image remains widely used in KFC advertising. However, the company's rapid expansion saw it overwhelm the ageing Sanders, and in 1964 he sold the company to a group of investors led by John Y. Brown, Jr. and Jack C. Massey.

Subway

Subway is an American fast food restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates. Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world, with 43,035 restaurants in 108 countries and territories as of November 15, 2014. It is the largest single-brand restaurant chain and the largest restaurant operator globally.
Subway's international headquarters is in Milford, Connecticut; five regional centers support Subway's international operations. The regional offices for European franchises are located in Amsterdam, Netherlands; the Australia and New Zealand locations are supported from Brisbane, Australia; the Asian locations are supported from offices located in Beirut, Lebanon, and Singapore; and the Latin America support center is in Miami, Florida.

Wendy's

Wendy's is an American international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company moved its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. As of March 1999, Wendy's was the world's third largest hamburger fast food chain with approximately 6,650 locations, following Burger King's 12,000+ locations and McDonald's' 31,000+ locations. On April 24, 2008, the company announced a merger with Triarc, the parent company of Arby's. Despite the new ownership, Wendy's headquarters remained in Dublin. Previously, Wendy's had rejected more than two buyout offers from Triarc Companies Inc. Following the merger, Triarc became known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, a publicly traded company.
Approximately 85% of Wendy's restaurants are franchised, all of which are located in North America. Wendy's and its affiliates employ more than 47,000 people in its global operations. In fiscal year 2006, the firm had $2.469 billion in total sales. While Wendy's sets standards for exterior store appearance, food quality and menu, individual owners have control over hours of operations, interior decor, pricing and staff uniforms and wages.

T.G.I. Friday's

TGI Friday's is an American restaurant chain focusing on casual dining.
The company is a unit of the Sentinel Capital Partners and TriArtisan Capital Partners, who purchased the company from Carlson Companies in May 2014. Its name is taken from the expression TGIF. The company asserts that it stands for "Thank Goodness It's Friday", although as of 2010 some television commercials for the chain have also made use of the alternative phrase, "Thank God It's Friday's." The chain is known for its appearance, with red-striped canopies, brass railings, Tiffany lamps, and frequent use of antiques as decor.

Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise, known for pizza and side dishes, it is now corporately known as Pizza Hut, Inc. and is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., the world's largest restaurant company.
In 2012, the company had more than 6,000 Pizza Hut restaurants in the United States, and had more than 5,139 store locations in 94 other countries and territories around the world.

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons Inc. is a Canadian multinational fast casual restaurant known for its coffee and doughnuts. It is also Canada's largest quick service restaurant chain; as of September 2014, it has 3,665 restaurants in Canada, 869 in the United States, and 56 in the Persian Gulf region. It was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton and Jim Charade, after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multi-million dollar franchise. Charade left the organization in 1966 and briefly returned in 1970 and 1993 through 1996.
Tim Hortons franchises spread rapidly and eventually overtook McDonald's as Canada's largest food service operator. The company opened twice as many Canadian outlets as McDonald's and system-wide sales also surpassed those of McDonald's Canadian operations as of 2002. The chain accounted for 22.6% of all fast food industry revenues in Canada in 2005. Tim Hortons commands 76% of the Canadian market for baked goods and holds 62% of the Canadian coffee market.

P. F. Chang's China Bistro

P. F. Chang's is an Asian-themed US casual dining restaurant chain owned and operated by Centerbridge Partners and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. As of October 2014, P. F. Chang's operated 204 restaurants in the United States and 56 in international markets under licensee agreements. Countries include Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Turkey, Lebanon, Philippines and the Middle East. It is the largest full service, casual dining Chinese restaurant chain in the United States with locations across the country.
"P. F. Chang's" is the namesake of Paul Fleming and Philip Chiang.

Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is an American chain of fried chicken fast food restaurants founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Often referred to as Popeyes and sometimes as Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits or Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken & Biscuits, it was acquired by Sandy Springs, Georgia-based AFC Enterprises, originally America's Favorite Chicken Company, in 1993. According to a company press release dated June 29, 2007, Popeyes is the second-largest "quick-service chicken restaurant group, measured by number of units", with more than 1,800 restaurants in more than 40 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and over 22 countries worldwide including Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Bahrain, China, Republic of Georgia, Hong Kong, Iraq, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Singapore, Canada, Jamaica, Guyana, Suriname, Mexico, Peru, Trinidad, Honduras, Vietnam, Panama, Qatar, and Costa Rica. About thirty locations are company-owned, the rest franchised. As of January 2014, Popeyes has over 2,000 restaurants worldwide according to their website.

Denny's

Denny's is a full-service pancake house/coffee shop/fast casual family restaurant chain. It operates over 1,600 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Curaçao, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Honduras, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Denny's is known for always being open, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert around the clock. Unlike many other restaurant chains, Denny's does not close on holidays or nights, except where required by law. Many of their restaurants are located in proximity to freeway exits, bars, and in service areas. Denny's started franchising in 1963, and most Denny's restaurants are now franchisee-owned.

Jimmy John's

Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC is a franchised sandwich restaurant chain, specializing in delivery, founded by Jimmy John Liautaud in 1983 and headquartered in Champaign, Illinois, United States. In 30 years, the company has grown to more than 2,000 locations in 43 states. Jimmy John's has opened approximately 200 locations per year over the past three years. As of 2013, 98% of the locations are franchise-owned.

Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse is an Australian-themed American casual dining restaurant chain based in Tampa, Florida with over 1200 locations in 23 countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It was founded in February 1988 in Tampa by Bob Basham, Chris T. Sullivan, Trudy Cooper, and Tim Gannon, and is now owned and operated in the United States by OSI Restaurant Partners, and by other franchise and venture agreements internationally.
Canadian Outback restaurants began in 1996. In March 2009, Outback Steakhouse Canada abruptly closed all nine locations in the province of Ontario, citing poor economic conditions. However, the restaurant later opened a location in Niagara Falls and its Edmonton, Alberta franchise remains in operation.
In 1997, Outback entered the South Korean market through the franchise agreement with Aussie Chung Inc. Currently, there are 101 Outback Steakhouse locations throughout South Korea. On June 14, 2007, OSI Restaurant Partners completed a stock repurchase plan, and the company is now privately held.

Shake Shack

Shake Shack is a fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City. It started out as a food cart inside Madison Square Park in 2000, and its popularity steadily grew. It eventually moved to a stand within the park, expanding its menu from New York-style hamburgers to one with hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and its namesake milkshakes. Despite initial growing problems with quality control and complaints regarding its french fries, it has been consistently well reviewed in the markets into which it has expanded.
Shake Shack filed for an initial public offering of stock in late 2014 and revealed in a December 29 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that sales growth in stores open for more than a year had slowed to 3 percent in the year ended September 28, from 7 percent in 2012.

Moe's Southwest Grill

Moe's Southwest Grill, referred to informally as Moe's, was founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 2000, by Raving Brands. In August 2007, the brand was purchased by FOCUS Brands. As of the 2013 purchase, there were about 500 locations in operation in 35 states. As of July 14, 2014 the number of Moe's locations increased to over 550 in the US after signing 120 new franchises in six months.

Whataburger

Whataburger is a privately held, American regional fast food restaurant chain, based in San Antonio, Texas, that specializes in hamburgers. The company, founded by Harmon Dobson and Paul Burton, opened its first restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1950. The chain is owned and operated by the Dobson family, along with 25 franchisers. As of September 2012, there are over 735 Whataburger stores across the Southern United States region.
Whataburger was known for many years for its distinct A-framed orange-and-white stripe-roofed buildings. The first A-frame restaurant was built in Odessa, Texas, and is now a historical landmark.
The company's core products includes the "Whataburger", the "Whataburger Jr.", the "Justaburger", the "Whatacatch", the "Whatachick'n", and the "Whatataco". The company also has a breakfast menu.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill is an American casual dining seafood restaurant chain owned and operated by Bloomin' Brands, headquartered in Tampa, Florida. The company was founded on January 15, 2000 in St. Petersburg, Florida by Tim Curci and Chris Parker.
Bloomin' Brands acquired Bonefish Grill on October 5, 2001. At the time, the chain had only three locations. In 2006, Bonefish Grill announced the opening of its 100th restaurant. As of December 31, 2011, Bloomin' Brands had seven franchised Bonefish Grill restaurants and 151 corporate owned and operated Bonefish Grills across 28 states.

Burger King

Burger King, often abbreviated as BK, is a global chain of hamburger fast food restaurants headquartered in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The company began in 1953 as Insta-Burger King, a Jacksonville, Florida-based restaurant chain. After Insta-Burger King ran into financial difficulties in 1954, its two Miami-based franchisees, David Edgerton and James McLamore, purchased the company and renamed it Burger King. Over the next half century, the company would change hands four times, with its third set of owners, a partnership of TPG Capital, Bain Capital, and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, taking it public in 2002. In late 2010, 3G Capital of Brazil acquired a majority stake in BK in a deal valued at US$3.26 billion. The new owners promptly initiated a restructuring of the company to reverse its fortunes. 3G, along with partner Berkshire Hathaway, eventually merged the company with Canadian-based doughnut chain Tim Hortons under the auspices of a new Canadian-based parent company, Restaurant Brands International

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs is a submarine sandwich, or "sub", chain headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey. The Jersey Mike's franchise has more than 750 locations open and in development across the United States.

Red Robin

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers or simply Red Robin is a chain of casual dining restaurants founded in 1969 in Seattle, Washington, and now headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado.

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McDonald's

The McDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 68 million customers daily in 119 countries across 35,000 outlets. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald. In 1948, they reorganized their business as a hamburger stand using production line principles. Businessman Ray Kroc joined the company as a franchise agent in 1955. He subsequently purchased the chain from the McDonald brothers and oversaw its worldwide growth.
A McDonald's restaurant is operated by either a franchisee, an affiliate, or the actual corporation itself. The McDonald's Corporation revenues come from the rent, royalties, and fees paid by the franchisees, as well as sales in company-operated restaurants. In 2012, the company had annual revenues of $27.5 billion and profits of $5.5 billion. According to a 2012 BBC report, McDonald's is the world's second largest private employer—behind Walmart—with 1.9 million employees, 1.5 million of whom work for franchises.

Zaxby's

Zaxby's is a franchised chain of fast casual restaurants offering chicken wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches, and salads. The company operates primarily in the Southeastern United States with more than 600 locations.

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