This list includes 24 Fast food chains that start with H, from “HEYTEA” to “Häagen-Dazs”. They include global giants, regional favorites, dessert specialists, and beverage brands. Use it as a quick reference for consumers, travelers, food bloggers, researchers, and franchise hunters.

Fast food chains that start with H are quick-service restaurant brands whose public names begin with the letter H. One notable example, Häagen-Dazs, was given a European-sounding name to suggest old-world quality despite its New York origins.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country of origin, Year founded, Number of locations, Primary cuisine/type, Official website, and Status/notes.

Name: The official brand or trade name, so you can quickly identify and search for each chain.

Country of origin: The country where the chain began, which helps you understand its cultural roots and likely availability.

Year founded: The founding year, showing the brand’s age and helping you judge its maturity and history.

Number of locations: Estimated global or regional locations, letting you gauge the chain’s size and market presence.

Primary cuisine/type: The main food category or service style, so you know what to expect on the menu.

Official website: The corporate or franchise site you can visit for menus, locations, contact, or franchise information.

Status/notes: Current operational details such as active, franchising, regional limits, or other noteworthy context.

Fast food chains that start with H

NameCountry of originYear foundedNumber of locations (global)
Hardee’sUnited States19601,800 estimate
Hungry Jack’sAustralia1971440 (Australia) estimate
Habit Burger GrillUnited States1969350 estimate
Harvey’sCanada1959270 (Canada) estimate
Häagen-DazsUnited States1961800 estimate
Hot Dog on a StickUnited States194640 estimate
Hotto MottoJapanc.20001,200 (Japan) estimate
Hokka Hokka TeiJapanc.19801,000 (Japan) estimate
Hero Certified BurgersCanada200470 (Canada) estimate
Habib’sBrazil1988480 (Brazil) estimate
HuHot Mongolian GrillUnited States199935 estimate
Hot Head BurritosUnited States200630 estimate
Hungry Howie’sUnited States1973550 (U.S.) estimate
HEYTEAChina2012700 estimate
Honest BurgersUnited Kingdom201155 (UK) estimate
HoneygrowUnited States201240 estimate
Hollys CoffeeSouth Korea19981,000 (South Korea) estimate
Halal GuysUnited States1990300 estimate
Hot-Star Large Fried ChickenTaiwan1992200 estimate
Hot ‘n NowUnited Statesc.19840
Hunt Brothers PizzaUnited States19916,000 (U.S.) estimate
Happy LemonChina/Taiwan2006500 estimate
HerfySaudi Arabia1981475 estimate
Happy Joe’sUnited States197250 estimate

Descriptions

Hardee’s
American burger chain known for charbroiled burgers and breakfast; https://www.hardees.com; franchised/corporate (CKE Restaurants), strong U.S. presence; last-checked 2025-11
Hungry Jack’s
Australian Burger King franchise serving burgers and fries; https://www.hungryjacks.com.au; franchised, major Australian QSR; last-checked 2025-11
Habit Burger Grill
American fast-casual burger chain (sandwiches, shakes); https://www.thehabitburgergrill.com; franchised & corporate, U.S.-focused expansion; last-checked 2025-11
Harvey’s
Canadian burger chain famous for build-your-own burgers; https://www.harveys.ca; franchised, regional Canada footprint; last-checked 2025-11
Häagen-Dazs
Premium ice-cream scoop shops and desserts; https://www.haagendazs.com; franchised/corporate retail shops worldwide; last-checked 2025-11
Hot Dog on a Stick
Mall-style corn dogs, lemonades and snacks; https://www.hotdogonastick.com; franchised/regional U.S. kiosks and outlets; last-checked 2025-11
Hotto Motto
Japanese take-out bento chain (prepared meals); https://www.hottomotto.com (JP); franchised, large Japan presence; last-checked 2025-11
Hokka Hokka Tei
Japanese bento/takeaway chain offering boxed meals; https://www.hokka-hokka-tei.co.jp; franchised, regional Japan chain; last-checked 2025-11
Hero Certified Burgers
Canadian burger chain focused on fresh ingredients and certified beef; https://www.heroburgers.ca; franchised, Canada-focused; last-checked 2025-11
Habib’s
Brazilian fast-food chain serving Middle Eastern-inspired fast fare (esfiha, kebabs); https://www.habibs.com.br; franchised, major in Brazil; last-checked 2025-11
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast-casual Mongolian grill with made-to-order bowls; https://www.huhot.com; franchised, U.S. regional chain; last-checked 2025-11
Hot Head Burritos
Fast-casual burrito chain with Tex-Mex bowls and tacos; https://www.hotheadburritos.com; franchised, regional U.S.; last-checked 2025-11
Hungry Howie’s
Pizza chain known for flavored crusts and delivery; https://www.hungryhowies.com; franchised, U.S.-focused; last-checked 2025-11
HEYTEA
Chinese quick-service tea/beverage brand famous for cheese tea; https://www.heytea.com; franchised/corporate, major China presence; last-checked 2025-11
Honest Burgers
UK fast-casual burger chain offering locally sourced burgers; https://www.honestburgers.co.uk; corporate with limited expansion/franchising; last-checked 2025-11
Honeygrow
Fast-casual stir-fry and salad chain emphasizing fresh ingredients; https://www.honeygrow.com; franchised/regional U.S.; last-checked 2025-11
Hollys Coffee
Korean coffeehouse chain with quick counter service and snacks; https://www.hollys.co.kr; franchised/Asia regional presence; last-checked 2025-11
Halal Guys
NYC-origin street-food platters and gyros turned global QSR chain; https://thehalalguys.com; franchised, international expansion; last-checked 2025-11
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
Taiwanese giant fried chicken snack/QSR chain popular across Asia; https://www.hot-star.com.tw; franchised, regional Asia; last-checked 2025-11
Hot ‘n Now
Drive-thru burger chain known for value menus; largely defunct with few or no corporate locations remaining; last-checked 2025-11
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Convenience-store pizza brand supplying ready-to-bake pizzas across stores; https://www.huntbrotherspizza.com; licensed/franchised placement model; last-checked 2025-11
Happy Lemon
Bubble-tea and beverage quick-service chain offering specialty teas and snacks; https://www.happylemon.com; franchised/global presence, active in Asia; last-checked 2025-11
Herfy
Saudi-based fast-food chain serving burgers, fried chicken and Arabic fast fare; https://www.herfy.com; franchised/corporate, major GCC presence; last-checked 2025-11
Happy Joe’s
U.S. pizza and family-restaurant chain with takeout and delivery options; https://www.happyjoes.com; franchised/regional, fast-casual elements; last-checked 2025-11
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