Whether you're a Five Guys fanatic, a Chick-fil-A champion or a Domino's devotee, everyone has their go-to fast food joint. Choosing the best in the world may seem like an impossible task, but it's a challenge we've embraced wholeheartedly. From global giants to lesser-known gems like Spain's Telepizza and Aussie favourite Huxtaburger, we've scoured the world (and sampled the goods) to uncover the most beloved fast food spots across the globe.

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the world's bucket-list fast food chains – counting down to the most unmissable of all.

We’ve based our ranking on the popularity of each chain in its country of origin and abroad, as well as on the opinions of our well-travelled (and well-fed) team. This list is unavoidably subjective.

The world's very best fast food chains, ranked