This list includes 14 Fast food chains that start with Y, from “YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken” to “Yumi Yogurt”. It spans global brands and regional names across burgers, chicken, yogurt, and Asian fast-casual offerings. You can use it for quick reference, travel planning, or franchise research.

Fast food chains that start with Y are quick-service restaurants whose names begin with the letter Y, often reflecting founder names or local words. For example, YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken shows how family names can become recognizable local brands.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country, Year founded, Locations, Cuisine/type, Official website, and Status/notes.

Name: The official trade name of the chain, so you can recognize brands quickly when searching.

Country of origin: The nation where the brand began, helping you understand cultural and regional availability.

Year founded: The year the company started, useful for assessing age and brand longevity at a glance.

Number of locations (global/region): Approximate number of restaurants worldwide or by region, so you gauge size and reach quickly.

Primary cuisine/type: Main food category or service style, helping you decide whether it fits your taste or research.

Official website: The brand’s verified web address, where you find menus, locations, and franchise information directly.

Status/notes: Current operating status, recent changes, or notable details like regional exclusivity or franchising notes.

Fast food chains that start with Y

NameCountry of originYear foundedNumber of locations
YoshinoyaJapan1899approx. 2,000
Yogen FrüzCanada1986approx. 1,300
YogurtlandUSA2006approx. 250
Yellow Cab Pizza Co.Philippines2001approx. 150
Yum-Yum DonutsUSA1971approx. 100
Your PieUSA2008approx. 70
YamYam ToGoGermany2005approx. 20
YaYa’s Flame Broiled ChickenUSA1985approx. 20
Yogurt MountainUSA2009approx. 20
Yocco’s Hot DogsUSA19226
Yalla MediterraneanUSA2014approx. 5
Yumi YogurtUSA19834
Yassin’s Falafel HouseUSA20143
Yankee Doodle DandyUSA19660

Descriptions

Yoshinoya
Famous for its Gyūdon (beef bowls), this major Japanese fast-food chain offers quick, affordable rice bowls worldwide. Status: Active. Website: yoshinoya-holdings.com
Yogen Früz
A global frozen yogurt giant offering custom-blended treats with fresh fruit and probiotics for a healthier dessert option. Status: Active. Website: yogenfruz.com
Yogurtland
A self-serve frozen yogurt franchise where customers create their own dessert combinations with various yogurt flavors and toppings. Status: Active. Website: yogurt-land.com
Yellow Cab Pizza Co.
A popular Filipino pizza chain known for its New York-style pizzas and a menu that includes pasta, wings, and calzones. Status: Active. Website: yellowcabpizza.com
Yum-Yum Donuts
A classic American donut shop chain, especially popular in California, offering fresh donuts, sandwiches, and coffee 24 hours a day. Status: Active. Website: yumyumdonuts.com
Your Pie
A fast-casual pizza franchise where customers build their own personal-sized pizzas, which are then cooked in a brick oven in minutes. Status: Active. Website: yourpie.com
YamYam ToGo
A German fast-food chain offering a quick and modern take on authentic Korean cuisine, including bibimbap, dumplings, and soups. Status: Active. Website: yamyamtogo.de
YaYa’s Flame Broiled Chicken
A regional fast-food chain specializing in marinated, flame-broiled chicken, along with ribs, sandwiches, and Mediterranean side dishes. Status: Active. Website: yayas.com
Yogurt Mountain
A self-serve frozen yogurt chain offering a large variety of sweet and tart yogurt flavors and over 60 toppings to choose from. Status: Active. Website: yogurtmountain.com
Yocco’s Hot Dogs
An iconic regional chain in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, famous for its specially grilled hot dogs with a secret chili sauce. Status: Active. Website: yoccos.com
Yalla Mediterranean
A fast-casual restaurant serving fresh, build-your-own Mediterranean plates, wraps, and salads with a focus on healthy ingredients. Status: Active. Website: yallamedi.com
Yumi Yogurt
A long-standing Northern California favorite for frozen yogurt, offering a rotating menu of unique flavors, smoothies, and shakes. Status: Active. Website: yumiyogurt.com
Yassin’s Falafel House
Known for authentic Syrian falafel and hospitality, this small but beloved Tennessee-based chain serves delicious and quick Middle Eastern fare. Status: Active. Website: yassinsfalafelhouse.com
Yankee Doodle Dandy
A defunct American fast-food chain that specialized in hamburgers and patriotic-themed marketing. It ceased operations in the late 1980s. Status: Defunct. No website available.
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