This list includes 27 Fast food chains that start with T, from “TCBY” to “Two Pesos”. These chains range from global brands to regional specialties, useful for travelers, food writers, and franchise researchers.
Fast food chains that start with T are quick-service restaurant brands whose public names begin with the letter “T”. Many grew from local specialties or postwar franchising, so several entries reflect regional tastes and histories.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin country, Founded year, Locations, Cuisine/type, Website, and Status.
Name: The chain’s public brand name, which helps you recognize entries and quickly scan for familiar restaurants.
Country of origin: The country where the chain began, letting you spot regional patterns and find local specialties.
Year founded: The founding year gives historical context, showing whether a chain is a legacy brand or a recent entrant.
Number of locations: Reported location counts indicate size and reach, so you can gauge how widespread a chain is.
Primary cuisine/type: The main menu focus helps you compare offerings and choose chains that match your food preferences.
Official website: A link to the chain’s website lets you check menus, locations, hours, and current corporate information.
Status/notes: Short updates on ownership, recent closures, or regional availability give practical context for your decisions.
Fast food chains that start with T
| Name | Country of origin | Year founded | Number of locations (global/regional) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taco Bell | United States | 1962 | 7,000 (global, est.) | Mexican-inspired quick-service chain known for tacos/burritos; major U.S. & global presence, franchised. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tim Hortons | Canada | 1964 | 5,000 (global, est.) | Coffee and quick-breakfast chain, Canadian icon with international outlets (notably Middle East, UK). Active; franchised. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Taco John’s | United States | 1969 | 370 (US, est.) | Fast-food Mexican chain known for “Potato Olés” and tacos; primarily U.S. Plains/Midwest. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Taco Bueno | United States | 1967 | 170 (US/Southwest, est.) | Tex-Mex fast-food chain focused on tacos/burritos; strong Texas/Southwest footprint. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Taco Cabana | United States | 1978 | 150 (US/Texas, est.) | Tex-Mex quick-serve chain with patio dining vibe; concentrated in Texas. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| TacoTime | United States | 1960 | 300 (North America, est.) | Fast-casual Mexican chain operating under several regional franchise systems (US/Canada). Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Taco Del Mar | United States | 1992 | 50 (North America, est.) | Seattle-founded Baja-style fast-casual tacos and bowls; smaller franchised presence after consolidation. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tortilla | United Kingdom | 2007 | 70 (UK, est.) | UK fast-casual Mexican chain (burritos/tacos), expanding in British cities. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Teriyaki Madness | United States | 2003 | 60 (US, est.) | Fast-casual chain specializing in Japanese-style teriyaki bowls; mostly U.S. franchise network. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | United States | 1993 | 900 (global/US-heavy, est.) | Smoothies, bowls, sandwiches; sizable U.S. fast-casual chain franchised internationally. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tommy’s | United States | 1946 | 15 (California, est.) | Iconic Los Angeles hamburger chain (chili burgers); regional, family-run franchising. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Togo’s | United States | 1964 | 200 (US, est.) | Fast-casual sandwich shop chain concentrated in western U.S.; franchised. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Top Pot | United States | 2002 | 20 (US, est.) | Seattle-origin doughnut and coffee chain with bakery-style menu; regional Pacific Northwest presence. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Toast Box | Singapore | 2005 | 120 (Asia, est.) | Nanyang toast and kopi chain (quick-service café); widespread in Singapore, Malaysia, SE Asia. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tully’s Coffee | United States | 1992 | 200 (Japan, est.) | Coffeehouse chain founded in US; US operations largely closed, Japan operator active. Franchise/licensing varies. Active (Japan). last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tom N Toms | South Korea | 1999 | 700 (global, est.) | Coffeehouse and quick-cafe chain from Korea offering drinks/snacks; sizeable international franchise footprint. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Thai Express | Canada | 2003 | 200 (global, est.) | Quick-serve Thai chain (noodles/riced bowls) started in Canada, now franchised internationally. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| TCBY | United States | 1981 | 350 (global, est.) | Frozen-yogurt quick-serve chain (acronym brand); franchised, global presence smaller than peak. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tatte | United States | 2007 | 65 (US Northeast, est.) | Bakery-cafe chain from Boston offering pastries, sandwiches, coffee; fast-casual format. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Taziki’s | United States | 1998 | 40 (US Southeast, est.) | Mediterranean fast-casual chain serving bowls, gyros; regional U.S. footprint. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Twisters | United States | 1998 | 30 (Southwest US, est.) | Regional quick-serve chain notable in New Mexico/Arizona for tacos/burritos; smaller franchised system. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tasty Made | United States | 2014 | 2 (US) | Defunct — Wendy’s burger concept; short-lived with only a couple of stores, closed 2016. last-checked 2025-11 |
| Two Pesos | United States | c.1981 | Unknown | Defunct — 1993 closure after legal disputes; once a Tex‑Mex fast-food chain in Texas. last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tastee Freez | United States | 1950 | 150 (US, est.) | Drive-in style fast-food and soft-serve ice cream chain; smaller franchised footprint today. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tiger Sugar | Taiwan | 2017 | 450 (Asia/global, est.) | Bubble-tea specialty quick-serve brand from Taiwan, expanded rapidly across Asia and beyond. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Timothy’s World Coffee | Canada | 1975 | 50 (Canada/US, est.) | Coffee and quick-bakery chain from Canada; smaller franchised presence in North America. Active. (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
| Tom+Chee | United States | 2010 | 10 (US, est.) | Grilled-cheese and soup fast-casual chain from Cincinnati; franchised with many closures but some locations remain. Active (limited). (est. locations) last-checked 2025-11 |
Descriptions
Taco Bell
Tim Hortons
Taco John’s
Taco Bueno
Taco Cabana
TacoTime
Taco Del Mar
Tortilla
Teriyaki Madness
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tommy’s
Togo’s
Top Pot
Toast Box
Tully’s Coffee
Tom N Toms
Thai Express
TCBY
Tatte
Taziki’s
Twisters
Tasty Made
Two Pesos
Tastee Freez
Tiger Sugar
Timothy’s World Coffee
Tom+Chee