This list includes 12 Fast food chains that start with U, from “U-SWIRL” to “Urban Bricks Pizza”. Most are regional quick-service concepts with focused menus. They help travelers, food bloggers, and franchise hunters find brands quickly.

Fast food chains that start with U are quick-service restaurants whose names begin with the letter U. Some, like “Urban Bricks Pizza,” show how a regional concept can scale through franchising.

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

Name: The official brand name helps you identify the chain and search for menu details or nearby locations.

Country of origin: Shows where the brand began, helping you understand regional roots and likely menu influences.

Year founded: Gives historical context so you see whether a chain is a long-established brand or a recent entrant.

Number of locations (global/region): Indicates scale and availability, helping you judge how common the chain is in a given area.

Primary cuisine/type: Summarizes the main food offering so you can quickly find chains that match your taste or research needs.

Official website: Provides the brand’s site so you can check menus, locations, franchising info, and corporate contact details.

Status/notes: Notes current operating status, recent changes, or special regional details that affect availability or interest.

Fast food chains that start with U

NameCountry of originYear foundedNumber of locations
Ubatuba AçaíUSA2013~20 (USA)
Umi Sushi ExpressCanada2001~200 (Canada, USA)
Umami BurgerUSA2009~15 (USA, Japan)
UnforkedUSA20113 (USA)
Uncle Fatih’s PizzaCanada2004~15 (Canada)
Uncle John’s Fried ChickenPhilippines2022500+ (Philippines)
Uncle Maddio’s PizzaUSA2009~10 (USA)
Uno Due GoUSA2008<10 (USA)
Upper CrustUK1986~100 (Global)
Urban Bricks PizzaUSA2015~15 (USA)
U-SWIRLUSA2008<20 (USA)
Ultimate BurgerUSA20132 (USA)

Descriptions

Ubatuba Açaí
A Southern California chain specializing in authentic açaí bowls, smoothies, and empanadas. It offers a quick, healthy, and fresh Brazilian-style menu. Active. https://www.ubatubaacai.com/
Umi Sushi Express
A leading quick-service sushi brand in Canada, often found in mall food courts. Offers fresh sushi, bento boxes, and other Japanese dishes for on-the-go customers. Active. https://umisushiexpress.com/
Umami Burger
A gourmet fast-casual chain famous for its savory “fifth taste” burgers. While some locations offer fuller service, its concept is rooted in premium, quick-service burgers. Active. https://www.umamiburger.com/
Unforked
A small, chef-driven fast-casual chain in Kansas serving unique tacos, burgers, and salads with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Active. https://unforked.com/
Uncle Fatih’s Pizza
A popular pizza chain in British Columbia known for its unique topping combinations and offering pizza by the slice. A local favorite, especially for late-night food. Active. https://unclefatih.com/
Uncle John’s Fried Chicken
A major Filipino chain inside Robinsons convenience stores, famous for its crispy fried chicken and rice meals. It was rebranded from the well-known Ministop convenience store chain. Active. https://www.robinsonsretail.com.ph/our-brands/supermarket/uncle-johns
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza
A create-your-own pizza joint operating on a fast-casual model. Customers choose their own toppings for a pizza baked in minutes. Active, with a limited presence in the southeastern US. https://www.unclemaddios.com/
Uno Due Go
The quick-service café concept from the creators of Uno Pizzeria & Grill. It serves signature pizzas, sandwiches, salads, and coffee, primarily in airports and universities. Active. https://www.unos.com/go.php
Upper Crust
Specializes in freshly baked baguettes with various fillings, along with pizza and coffee. A staple in travel hubs like airports and train stations worldwide for quick, convenient food. Active. https://www.uppercrust-baguettes.com/
Urban Bricks Pizza
A fast-casual pizza chain where customers build their own pizzas from the foundation up, which are then baked in a high-speed oven in just a few minutes. Active. https://urbanbrickspizza.com/
U-SWIRL
A self-serve frozen yogurt franchise where customers create their own dessert combinations with various yogurt flavors and a wide array of toppings, paying by weight. Active. https://uswirlyogurt.com/
Ultimate Burger
A small Hawaiian chain focused on all-natural, locally sourced burgers and hand-cut fries. It brings a gourmet, farm-to-table approach to the quick-service burger concept. Active. https://www.ultimateburger.net/
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