The best fast-food chains around the world

• Mama Rocks Burgers
• Mr. Biggs
• Mama Rocks Burgers
• Wow! Momo
• Toast Box
• Brioche Dorée
• Habib’s
• Típicas Empanadas

Mama Rocks Burgers

For those that are tired of the same old staples, the following international fast-food chains are sure to give you food envy.

Mr. Biggs

With several locations across Nigeria and Ghana, this Nigerian fast-food chain takes a culturally distinct spin on family-friendly, cheap eats.

Semsom

In 2008, Christine Assouad founded Semsom, a refined Lebanese food franchise. With its growing popularity within the Middle East, this brand surely has the potential to branch out internationally.

Tantalizers

Tantalizers is a Nigerian fast-food chain inspired by Indigenous African cuisine with over 45 locations across Nigeria. Despite facing financial hardship brought about by the pandemic, this chain has the potential to dominate the African fast-food market.

Mama Rocks Burgers

Mama Rocks Burgers was founded by sisters Samantha and Natalie Mwedekeli. What started out as a food truck operation has now grown to three outlets in Nairobi, serving up African-inspired, gourmet burgers.

KaatiZone

This Indian fast-food chain serves kaati rolls, which is a street food from West Bengal. They describe their rolls as both sweet and savoury, and their marketing is sure to make your mouth water.

Teremok

Often touted as the Russian equivalent to McDonald’s, Teremok offers its patrons Russian fare at reasonable prices.

Wow! Momo

Indian fast-food chain Wow! Momo specializes in momos (Indian steamed dumplings) as well as dumplings inspired by Asian cuisine, and caters to urban youth with an interest in healthful foods.

Toast Box

This Singaporean coffee spot serves high-quality coffee alongside humble toasted sandwiches. Your inner child will also be pleased to know that you can even ask for your sandwich to be served with the crust cut off.

Bonjuk

This South Korean specialty porridge joint has already begun its expansion into the international market, and that is exciting news for us foodies. Not to mention, their presentation is definitely Instagram-worthy.

Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya promotes itself as the world’s oldest fast-food chain, predating even A&W. This Japanese fast-food chain specializes in beef bowls, and caters to people from all walks of life.

Sibylla

This Swedish fast-food chain sells several of the country’s staples, such as breaded sausages and meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries, at low prices.

Yoogane

Yoogane’s South Korean fusion cuisine continues to enchant those that walk through its doors. The fast-food chain specializes in chicken and ribs.

Brioche Dorée

Brioche Dorée first opened its doors in Brittany, France, in 1976. It has since expanded to the international market, offering both sweet and savoury, French-inspired breakfast and lunch options.

French chef Moïse Sfez gives the American lobster roll a dash of je ne sais quoi. His Parisian bistro offers up gourmet lobster rolls at reasonable prices.

Pret

This chain of ready-to-eat meal shops opened its first location in London in 1986. Though it has already gained quite a reputation in North America, the shop is worth a mention due to its impressive selection of fresh lunch options.

Zambrero

In 2005, an Australian medical student named Sam (now Dr. Sam Prince) founded Zambrero to put the spice in Australia’s health food market. Zambrero serves Mexican-inspired dishes and now boasts over 200 locations.

Habib’s

This Brazilian fast-food chain specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, specifically pies. Think pizza but debatably better.

Jollibee

Jollibee is a Filipino multinational fast-food chain that is taking the world by storm. They specialize in fried chicken and what they call “burger steaks.”

Ippudo

For the love of ramen, this Japanese noodle shop deserves more international attention. Ippudo is quickly turning what was once considered street food into a gastronomic indulgence.

Nordsee

When it comes to seafood, this German fast-food chain takes the crab cake. Most Europeans love their seafood, so it’s no surprise that this fast-food chain is faring as well as it is.

Típicas Empanadas

This Colombian fast-food chain is far from typical. Típicas Empanadas is a popular choice for Latin American fast food in Colombia and for good reason—their grub looks delicious.