McDonald's, Currently the World's Largest Restaurant Chain by Market Capitalization

The restaurant business is a highly competitive culinary sector. However, several restaurant brands have achieved global success and boast some of the world's largest market capitalizations, such as McDonald's.

This status is based on their incredibly high market capitalization (the aggregate value of the company) for a food business. The majority of restaurants with the largest market capitalizations are fast-food restaurants.

According to data from companiesmarketcap.com, McDonald's is currently the restaurant chain with the largest market capitalization, reaching US$ 192.12 billion. The site also notes that McDonald's employs 200,000 people worldwide.

Chipotle Mexican Grill holds the next position with a market capitalization of US$ 48.05 billion, followed by Yum! Brands at US$ 37.19 billion. Domino's Pizza and Darden Restaurants have market capitalizations of US$ 19.41 billion and US$ 19.25 billion, respectively.

Restaurant Brands International has a recorded market capitalization of US$ 18.49 billion. Hai Dai Lao Hot Pot and Texas Roadhouse have market capitalizations of US$ 12.97 billion and US$ 6.18 billion, respectively. McDonald's Japan and Wingstop Restaurants have market capitalizations of US$ 5.93 billion and US$ 5.02 billion, respectively.

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