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When we think of fast-food chains, usually modern locations and sterile décor come to mind. But not all fast-food restaurants are created equal. Some in fact, are located in amazing spots, have exquisite architecture, and are found in historical places.
In this gallery, you'll get to know some of the most spectacular fast-food chain locations from around the world. Click on.
Not many fast food restaurants can compete with this one, when it comes to views. The building houses both Pizza Hut and KFC and customers can enjoy their meals while marveling at the ancient pyramids.
This building stays true to Roswell's UFO heritage. Shaped like a flying saucer, this McDonald's looks out of this world!
A Taco Bell in an old English pub? Sure! This Grade-II listed building was the home of The One Bell pub. When it closed down in 2016, Taco Bell moved into the historical building.
This Starbucks on a scenic coffee farm on the slopes of Costa Rica's Poás volcano is one of the best locations to enjoy a cup of joe.
If you've ever dreamt of enjoying a burger on banks of the Nile, then this McDonald's in Aswan is the perfect spot to do so.
You won't find the traditional green logo on this Starbucks. Instead, neutral wooden tones were used to blend in with Kyoto's townhouses. Inside you'll find traditional Japanese décor, with tatami mats and cushions on the floor.
Located at the historical crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, this KFC at Checkpoint Charlie is definitely worth a visit.
This imposing McDonald's is located in the 1930's building where the United Kingdom Hotel used to operate. Designed by architect James Hastie, it's a truly unique location to have a meal.
This charming McDonald's on Rue Saint-Lazare really stands out. The gorgeous building was home to an historic Alsatian brasserie.
Built in the 1960s, the Big Chicken is a great place to enjoy fried chicken. But this is not your average KFC. Inside you'll also find a gift shop and a radio station.
This gorgeous Starbucks can be found in Dubai's Ibn Battuta Mall. The décor includes classic Islamic features such as vaulted ceilings and mosaics.
This KFC is located underneath an imposing 1960s Soviet mural. This dramatic Social Realism piece certainly contrasts with the Western fast food chain aesthetic.
This KFC is located in a 1920s building in Baku's Sabunchu Station and includes Moorish-inspired features.
You'll find this gorgeous McDonald's in a cool 1920s Art Deco building.
Inside, it's more akin to a fine dining restaurant than a fast food chain, with gorgeous high ceilings, columns, and mood lighting.
If having a burger inside a train carriage sounds like a good idea, then add this McDonald's at Barstow Station on Route 66 to your bucket list.
This KFC opened in 1990 in Los Angeles' Koreatown. Designed by Jeffrey Daniels, the building is inspired by KFC's iconic buckets of chicken.
This gorgeous Starbucks in Seoul was the first store in the city. It opened in 1999 and blends in perfectly with the local architecture.
This Burger King has a rooftop roller coaster called the Frank'N Coaster, and is part of an attraction known as the House of Frankenstein.
Located in the 1930s Imperial Café building, the fast food chain maintained the gorgeous Art Deco features of the original building, including the giant bronze eagle by Portuguese sculptor Henrique Moreira.
Located on Tokyo's Nakameguro district, overlooking the Meguro River, this is not your average Starbucks. Here you'll not only find your favorite coffees, but also a bakery, a tearoom, and even a cocktail bar.
This McDonald's in Yangshuo has magnificent mountain views. The restaurant also offers special menu items such as Century Egg Chicken Porridge, making it even more unique.
Once voted the ugliest building in Rotterdam, this McDonald's was redesigned in 2015 and now features a cool spiral case, as well as a golden and glass facade.
This Taco Bell sits right on the beach and it looks more like a beach bar than a fast food restaurant.
This could well be a typical Chinese restaurant, with carved wood and red lanterns included, but it's in fact a really nice McDonald's.
If you've never had McDonald’s on a plane, then this is your chance!
Customers can enjoy their meals aboard a DC-3 airplane, which belonged to the South Pacific Air Lines.
Sources: (Love Food)
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When we think of fast-food chains, modern locations and sterile décor usually come to mind. But not all fast-food restaurants are created equal. Some, in fact, are located in amazing spots, have exquisite architecture, or are truly historical.
In this gallery, you'll get to know some of the most spectacular fast-food chain locations from around the world. Click on.