This statistic shows the number of restaurants and eating establishments in the United States in 2017, by state. In the same year, there were ****** restaurants and eating places in California.

In the United States, the quick/limited service restaurant industry is booming. However, the number of these restaurants can vary considerably depending on the state. The U.S. state with the largest number of quick service restaurants (QSR) in 2021 was California with over ** thousand establishments. Meanwhile, the state with the lowest number of QSRs was Wyoming with ***.

Number of Businesses statistics on the Fast Food Restaurants industry in the US

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As of July 2024, the State of Mexico had the largest number of restaurants in the homonymous country, with roughly ****** establishments. The capital Mexico City ranked second, with more than ****** restaurants at the time. Jalisco and Veracruz followed, with over ** thousand establishments each.

This statistic shows the number of restaurants in the United States from 2012 to 2018, by type. In Spring 2018, there were ******* chain restaurants and ******* independent restaurants in the United States.

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Title:

380K Restaurants - Mostly USA Based

Subtitle:

An extensive dataset of restaurants spanning the USA, with select international entries.

Description:

Dataset Overview:
This dataset provides a comprehensive compilation of 380,000 restaurants. While the majority are from the USA, there is also a representation from international locales. It's an invaluable resource for researchers, business analysts, and enthusiasts looking into the restaurant industry.

Dataset Contents:
The dataset encompasses various attributes for each restaurant:

• Title: The name of the restaurant.
• Link: A direct link to the restaurant's online presence or review site.
• Category: The type or genre of the restaurant (e.g., "Fast Food" or "Sushi").
• Rating: A numerical representation of customer reviews and feedback.
• Website: The official website of the restaurant.
• Phone: Contact number for reservations or inquiries.
• Address: Physical location or address of the restaurant.
• Images: Visual representations or photographs related to the restaurant.
• Categories: Further details on the restaurant's specialties.
• Geo_Coordinates: Geographical data points related to the restaurant's location.
• Time_Zone: The time zone in which the restaurant operates.
• Latitude & Longitude: Geographical coordinates for map integrations.

Potential Use Cases:
- Regional Analysis: Study restaurant distributions across different states or regions. - Rating Trends: Analyze the correlation between restaurant categories and their ratings. - Mapping Projects: Visualize restaurant locations to identify dense clusters or potential opportunities. - Time-Based Analysis: Investigate restaurant operations across different time zones.

Feedback and Collaboration:

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Number of Businesses statistics on the Chain Restaurants industry in the US

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About this dataset

Do you love the convenience of being able to drive through and pick up your food without having to wait? Well, you're not alone. According to a new study by Datafiniti, there are over 10,000 fast food restaurants across the United States.

That's a lot of restaurants! But what does that mean for the average person living in America? Well, it means that there are more than enough options for those who want to grab a quick bite on the go. And it also means that there are plenty of opportunities for those who want to open their own fast food restaurant.

So, if you're thinking about starting your own fast food business, or if you're just curious about where the most (and least) fast food options are in America, then this dataset is for you!

How to use the dataset

To find out where the most fast food restaurants are in the United States, you can use this dataset. The dataset includes the restaurant's name, address, city, state, and website. You can use this information to rank cities with the most and least fast food options

Research Ideas

1. Fast food delivery service that delivers from multiple restaurants

2. An app that allows users to find the healthiest fast food options near them

3. A website that ranks cities by their number of fast food restaurants per capita

Acknowledgements

The original source of the data is Datafiniti's Business Database. The dataset includes the restaurant's address, city, latitude and longitude coordinates, name, and more

Columns

File: Datafiniti_Fast_Food_Restaurants.csv | Column name | Description | |:----------------|:---------------------------------------------------------------------| | dateAdded | The date the restaurant was added to the database. (Date) | | dateAdded | The date the restaurant was added to the database. (Date) | | dateUpdated | The date the restaurant was last updated in the database. (Date) | | dateUpdated | The date the restaurant was last updated in the database. (Date) | | address | The street address of the restaurant. (String) | | address | The street address of the restaurant. (String) | | categories | The category or categories the restaurant is classified as. (String) | | categories | The category or categories the restaurant is classified as. (String) | | city | The city the restaurant is located in. (String) | | city | The city the restaurant is located in. (String) | | country | The country the restaurant is located in. (String) | | country | The country the restaurant is located in. (String) | | keys | The unique identifier for the restaurant. (String) | | keys | The unique identifier for the restaurant. (String) | | latitude | The latitude coordinate of the restaurant. (Float) | | latitude | The latitude coordinate of the restaurant. (Float) | | longitude | The longitude coordinate of the restaurant. (Float) | | longitude | The longitude coordinate of the restaurant. (Float) | | name | The name of the restaurant. (String) | | name | The name of the restaurant. (String) | | postalCode | The postal code of the restaurant. (String) | | postalCode | The postal code of the restaurant. (String) | | province | The province or state the restaurant is located in. (String) | | province | The province or state the restaurant is located in. (String) | | sourceURLs | The source URL of the restaurant. (String) | | sourceURLs | The source URL of the restaurant. (String) | | websites | The website of the restaurant. (String) | | websites | The website of the restaurant. (String) |

File: FastFoodRestaurants.csv | Column name | Description | |:---------------|:-------------------------------------------------------------| | address | The street address of the restaurant. (String) | | address | The street address of the restaurant. (String) | | city | The city the restaurant is located in. (String) | | city | The city the restaurant is located in. (String) | | country | The country the restaurant i...

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As of June 2025, the state with the highest number of McDonald's restaurants in the United States was California, which had ***** establishments in that month. Texas followed in the ranking with ***** restaurants in operation. Both of these states are home to many of the most well-known fast food restaurants in the United States. What city has the most McDonald's restaurants in the U.S.? Although California was the U.S. state with the largest number of McDonald’s restaurants, Houston, Texas ranked as the city with the highest number of McDonald's restaurants in the U.S. as of June 2025. The city accounted for a total of *** McDonald’s restaurants in that month. Meanwhile, Chicago, Illinois had a total of *** McDonald's establishments. How do McDonald's sales compare to other burger chains in the U.S.? In 2024, McDonald’s ranked as the leading quick service restaurant chain in the U.S., with systemwide sales totaling approximately **** billion U.S. dollars. Wendy's sales, by comparison, amounted to only **** billion U.S. dollars. Other burger chains in the ranking included Burger King, Sonic Drive-n, Jack in the Box, and more.

Number of Businesses statistics on the Italian Restaurants industry in the US

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State and territorial executive orders, administrative orders, resolutions, and proclamations are collected from government websites and cataloged and coded using Microsoft Excel by one coder with one or more additional coders conducting quality assurance. Data were collected to determine when restaurants in states and territories were subject to closing and reopening requirements through executive orders, administrative orders, resolutions, and proclamations for COVID-19. Data can be used to determine when restaurants in states and territories were subject to closing and reopening requirements through executive orders, administrative orders, resolutions, and proclamations for COVID-19. Data consists exclusively of state and territorial orders, many of which apply to specific counties within their respective state or territory; therefore, data is broken down to the county level. These data are derived from publicly available state and territorial executive orders, administrative orders, resolutions, and proclamations (“orders”) for COVID-19 that expressly close or reopen restaurants found by the CDC, COVID-19 Community Intervention & Critical Populations Task Force, Monitoring & Evaluation Team, Mitigation Policy Analysis Unit, and the CDC, Center for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support, Public Health Law Program from March 11, 2020 through May 31, 2021. These data will be updated as new orders are collected. Any orders not available through publicly accessible websites are not included in these data. Only official copies of the documents or, where official copies were unavailable, official press releases from government websites describing requirements were coded; news media reports on restrictions were excluded. Recommendations not included in an order are not included in these data. Effective and expiration dates were coded using only the date provided; no distinction was made based on the specific time of the day the order became effective or expired. These data do not necessarily represent an official position of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York Times Best Restaurants 2024 Dataset

A dataset of top restaurants featured in the New York Times Best Restaurants in America 2024. The dataset includes details about various restaurants, their locations, cuisines, chefs, and other relevant information, curated from the official NYTimes recommendations and enriched with relevant information for anyone interested in exploring these restaurants. We hope it's useful to have all this information in one place and in one dataset for analysis, research, and educational use.

About the NYTimes Best Restaurants List

The New York Times Best Restaurants in America is an annual guide that highlights exceptional dining experiences across the United States. The list showcases diverse cuisines, unique concepts, and innovative culinary talents, providing food enthusiasts with a curated selection of the top places to dine. For more information, visit NYTimes Best Restaurants in America 2024.

Dataset Information

• Source: All information in this dataset has been collected from public sources, including official listings from the New York Times Best Restaurants 2024 and restaurant websites.
• Purpose: This dataset is intended for analysis, research, and educational use.
• Accuracy: The dataset has been compiled with attention to detail to ensure accuracy. However, there is no guarantee of complete correctness. For critical usage, independent verification of the data is recommended.
• Updates: This dataset represents a snapshot as of the latest available New York Times Best Restaurants 2024 list.

Data Structure

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