This list includes 30 Fast food chains that start with S, from “Sal’s Pizza” to “Swensen’s”. These chains are quick-service brands offering burgers, pizza, sandwiches, fried chicken, and regional specialties worldwide. They are useful for consumers, travelers, food bloggers, and franchise hunters seeking quick references.

Fast food chains that start with S are quick-service restaurants whose names begin with the letter S. Many grew from single street vendors or family restaurants into regional and global brands.

Below you’ll find the table with Name, Country, Year founded, Locations, Primary cuisine/type, Website, and Status.

Name: The chain’s common name; you use this to search, recognize brands, and compare entries quickly.

Country: Country where the chain began; you use this to gauge origin and regional popularity.

Year founded: The year the first outlet opened; you use it to assess age and historical growth.

Locations: Current number of outlets globally or by region; you use this to estimate size and reach.

Primary cuisine/type: Main menu focus, like burgers, pizza, or coffee; you use this to find similar chains or cuisine trends.

Official website: Link to the brand’s corporate or consumer site; you use it for menus, locations, and franchise details.

Status/notes: Current status, regional limitations, or notable facts; you use this to spot closures, rebrands, or special offerings.

Fast food chains that start with S

NameCountry of originYear foundedLocations & primary type
SubwayUnited States196525,000 (global) sandwiches
StarbucksUnited States197136,000 (global) coffee
SonicUnited States19533,500 (US) drive-in burgers
Shake ShackUnited States2004450 (global) burgers
SbarroUnited States1956600 (global) pizza
Shakey’sUnited States1954300 (global) pizza
Schlotzsky’sUnited States1971300 (US & intl) sandwiches
SmashburgerUnited States2007200 (global) burgers
Smoothie KingUnited States19731,200 (global) smoothies
SweetgreenUnited States2007200 (US) salads
Slim ChickensUnited States2003150 (global) fried chicken
SaladworksUnited States1986100 (US) salads
Sumo SaladAustralia200340 (Australia) salads
SushiroJapan1984700 (Japan & intl) conveyor sushi
SukiyaJapan19822,000 (Japan) gyudon/beef bowls
Sushi KingMalaysia1995100 (Malaysia & SEA) conveyor sushi
Supermac’sIreland1978120 (Ireland) burgers
Steak ‘n ShakeUnited States1934600 (US) burgers & shakes
SpoletoBrazil1999300 (Brazil & intl) pasta/fast-casual
Simit SarayıTurkey2002400 (global) bakery/cafe
Sushi ZanmaiJapan199260 (Japan) sushi
Sarpino’s PizzeriaUnited States200170 (global) pizza
Swensen’sUnited States1948300 (global) ice cream/desserts
Sushi TeiIndonesia200070 (SE Asia) sushi/Japanese
Sushi ExpressTaiwan1998150 (Asia) conveyor sushi
SchnitzAustralia200760 (Australia & NZ) schnitzel fast-casual
SpanglesUnited States197830 (Kansas, US) burgers
SantoukaJapan1988110 (global) ramen
Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki GrillUnited States199840 (US) teriyaki bowls
Sal’s PizzaUnited Statesc.199050 (New England) pizza

Descriptions

Subway
Global submarine-sandwich chain founded in Connecticut; massive franchised footprint, menu of customizable subs. Operating worldwide; franchising model led to rapid growth and later contraction (operating, last checked 2025).
Starbucks
Seattle-founded specialty coffeehouse chain that expanded into global café culture. Offers beverages, light food; dominant global footprint (operating, last checked 2025).
Sonic
Iconic American drive-in chain known for carhop service, shakes and burgers. Largely US-focused; franchised (operating, last checked 2025).
Shake Shack
Started as NYC hot‑dog cart, grew into premium fast-casual burger chain with international expansion (operating, last checked 2025).
Sbarro
Mall-focused New York–origin pizza-and-pasta chain known for slice counters worldwide; underwent restructuring but still operates internationally (operating, last checked 2025).
Shakey’s
Classic American pizza chain founded in California, large presence in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; dine-in and takeout (operating, last checked 2025).
Schlotzsky’s
Started in Austin, Texas; known for sandwiches on sourdough-style bread and franchised bakery-café model (operating, last checked 2025).
Smashburger
Fast-casual burger chain emphasizing “smashed” patties and regional menu items; franchised U.S. and international locations (operating, last checked 2025).
Smoothie King
Franchised smoothie chain founded in New Orleans offering health-focused blended drinks and supplements (operating, last checked 2025).
Sweetgreen
Fast-casual salad chain emphasizing seasonal ingredients and sustainability; rapid U.S. expansion (operating, last checked 2025).
Slim Chickens
Southern-style fried chicken chain from Arkansas, growing via franchising in U.S. and abroad (operating, last checked 2025).
Saladworks
U.S. salad and bowl chain offering customizable salads and sandwiches in fast-casual format (operating, last checked 2025).
Sumo Salad
Australian fast-casual salad chain focused on healthier fast options; franchised and corporate stores (operating, last checked 2025).
Sushiro
Leading Japanese kaiten (conveyor) sushi chain with extensive domestic footprint and international outlets (operating, last checked 2025).
Sukiya
Major Japanese fast-food chain specializing in gyudon (beef bowls); high-volume, low-cost model concentrated in Japan (operating, last checked 2025).
Sushi King
Malaysian sushi chain offering kaiten and sit-down sushi, expanding across Southeast Asia (operating, last checked 2025).
Supermac’s
Irish fast-food chain offering burgers, fries and local menu items; expanded domestically and into UK markets (operating, last checked 2025).
Steak ‘n Shake
American hamburger-and-milkshake chain blending diner and fast-food formats; franchised and corporate locations (operating, last checked 2025).
Spoleto
Brazilian fast-casual pasta chain where customers customize dishes; large Latin American footprint (operating, last checked 2025).
Simit Sarayı
Istanbul-origin chain centered on simit (sesame bread ring), pastries and coffee; sizable international franchise network (operating, last checked 2025).
Sushi Zanmai
Popular Japanese sushi restaurant chain known for late-night outlets and flagship Tokyo presence (operating, last checked 2025).
Sarpino’s Pizzeria
Delivery and dine-in pizza franchise founded in the U.S.; international franchising in multiple markets (operating, last checked 2025).
Swensen’s
Originally an American ice-cream parlour brand that grew internationally via franchising, notably strong in Asia (operating, last checked 2025).
Sushi Tei
Indonesian-founded Japanese restaurant chain focused on sushi and robatayaki; regional expansion across Southeast Asia (operating, last checked 2025).
Sushi Express
Taiwanese kaiten sushi chain with a strong presence in Asian food courts and malls (operating, last checked 2025).
Schnitz
Australian fast-casual chain specializing in schnitzel sandwiches and plates; franchised expansion (operating, last checked 2025).
Spangles
Regional fast-food chain based in Kansas known for retro style, burgers and shakes; locally popular (operating, last checked 2025).
Santouka
Hokkaido-origin ramen chain famed for shio ramen; international franchising in Asia, North America and Oceania (operating, last checked 2025).
Samurai Sam’s Teriyaki Grill
Fast-casual teriyaki and rice-bowl chain founded in Southern California; modest regional footprint (operating, last checked 2025).
Sal’s Pizza
New England pizza chain (regional) known for takeout and slices; franchised and company stores (operating, last checked 2025).
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