British towns could soon look like American food courts. Here are 9 US chains making the move across the Atlantic.

A Chili's restaurant in downtown San Antonio.

Robert Alexander/Getty Images American fast-food chains are setting up shop across the pond.

From Wendy's to Wingstop, these US chains are expanding rapidly in the UK.

Chili's also recently announced it was looking for a UK-based franchise partner.

American restaurant chains are setting their sights across the pond.

From Wendy’s and Wingstop to chicken-focused newcomers such as Raising Cane’s and Dave’s Hot Chicken, US brands are expanding rapidly in the UK — and increasingly making London their first stop.

Now, the American casual-dining revival is joining the invasion.

Chili’s , which has staged one of the biggest restaurant-chain turnarounds in the US in recent years, recently said it was looking for a UK-based franchise partner, signaling a potential return to Britain after its previous UK locations closed years ago.

A shared language, a similarly demanding market for grab-and-go options, and an appetite for American menu items largely driven by social media make the UK a natural fit for US chains looking to expand overseas.

Early successes are also fueling the rush to grow across the pond: Wingstop UK and Ireland’s revenue surged 73% to £216.4 million (around $285 million) in 2025, while Popeyes’ UK revenue climbed 50% to £178 million (around $235 million) as it expanded to 108 restaurants in the UK and Ireland.

From food-court classics to full-service chains serving burgers, fajitas, and margaritas, these American restaurants have their eye on the UK.

Wingstop's model is proving successful in the UK.

A Wingstop location in London.

Tartezy/Getty Images Founded in Garland, Texas, in 1994, Wingstop has grown from a single chicken-wing restaurant into a chain with 2,728 US locations as of June.