5 European Fast-Food Chains You Won't Find in America

Whether it's a good or a bad thing, America leads the world when it comes to fast-food chains. There are more homegrown franchises here than anywhere else. But that doesn't mean that other countries can't take a bite out of the global fast-food industry.

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Although you'll see a lot of McDonald's, KFCs, and Starbucks in Europe, and all over the world, there are still several successful European fast-food chains that can't be found in America.
From Spain to Norway to Russia, there are many fast-food restaurants such as Telepizza (which features pizzas with strange toppings such as corn and tuna), and Teremok (which serves blinis, pancakes made from buckwheat flour served with sour cream) that locals love, perhaps even more than our beloved American chains.

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If you find yourself at one of these chains the next time that you're in Europe, expect European tastes with an American-style service twist. After all, since you can't get it in the States, it's still a cultural experience.

Telepizza, Spain

Like the name implies, you can order from far away and this pizza delivery service has one goal: to deliver your food as quickly as possible. Aside from pizza, you can also choose from a selection of pastas, calzones, salads, kebabs, hamburgers, and even bacon-wrapped hot dogs. Telepizza also has gluten-free options of some of their pizzas, such as the Four Cheese and Ham and Bacon pizzas. The chain started in Spain, but has since expanded across Europe, South America, and the United Arab Emirates.

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Supermac's, Ireland

This Irish gem first started in Galway in 1978. Supermac's claim to fame is that it pioneered two Irish delicacies - the chain claims to have come up with curry chips - french fries drenched in curry sauce - and the snack box, which can vary depending on the order, before anyone else. The menu also includes burgers, chicken, cod, fries, and Irish dairy ice cream.

Nando's, United Kingdom

Nando's is home to the Portuguese flame-grilled Peri-Peri chicken. With locations all over the U.K., customers have a good chance of finding a location near them. In a style similar to Buffalo Wild Wings, guests choose how spicy they want their meat - chicken or beef - based on a scale from Tangy Tomato to Extra-Hot. Each customer can choose between having a wrap, burger, or pita.

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Hesburger, Finland

While Hesburger might seem a lot like McDonald's or Burger King at first glance, there are a few menu items that set it apart. One such item is the Ruis Burger - a beef patty topped with lettuce tomatoes, pickles, two onion rings, and paprika mayonnaise sits in between two slices of organic rye bread. With 240 locations in Finland and 80 locations across the Baltics, four in Russia, and three in Germany, Hesburger is Finland's largest food chain.

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Chicken Cottage, United Kingdom

From grilled chicken to BBQ chicken to chicken burgers, Chicken Cottage knows its chicken. It is essentially the European equivalent to KFC. It was established in 1994 in Wembley, North London, but customers can now enjoy locations all over the U.K. One item that stands out on the menu is the Lamb Quarter Pounder (a deviation from the heavily chicken-centric menu), which is topped with cheese, a slice of gherkin, onions, and lettuce in a sesame seed bun.

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-Emily Kolars, The Daily Meal