Fast food is incredibly popular in the United States. Across the country, there are 194,395 fast food restaurants – including major corporate franchises like McDonald’s and Wendy’s as well as independently-owned pizza joints and sandwich shops. While many restaurants experienced financial strain as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, fast food and fast casual restaurants fared well – and are poised to experience even more growth in the coming years. If you own a fast food restaurant – or want to open one – you may be curious as to how you can set your establishment apart from the pack. One of the easiest and best ways to do so is by choosing a great name. With a unique moniker, you can increase your marketing efforts and even come up with a memorable logo and slogan to match. Budget Branders works directly with independently-owned restaurants, bars, and coffee shops to provide the highest quality custom printed disposable cups, bowls, bags, and more. We understand that the pressures faced by entrepreneurs in this economy can be overwhelming. That is why we are committed to helping our clients make the most out of their advertising dollars with custom branded products.
Why Does Having a Memorable Name Matter?
Many restaurant owners don’t put much thought into the name of their restaurant. With all of the work that you have to do to get funding and approvals for your business, a name may be somewhat of an afterthought – or something that you don’t spend a whole lot of time brainstorming. Many fast food and fast casual restaurants have relatively simple names, such as using a family name for a pizza place. While this can be an easy way to choose a name – and it is often a distinct name – it might not help you stand out from the crowd. A good name lets customers know what to expect when they visit your establishment. In a way, it is a promise to customers of what they can expect when they walk through the door: will it be a quirky place that will make customers smile? Does it offer healthier versions of classic foods? Or does your restaurant specialize in home-style cooking? The name that you choose should give prospective patrons an idea of what they’ll get when they choose to dine at your restaurant. Remember: customers often see your restaurant’s name when scrolling through an app or website, looking for somewhere to eat. A name that tells people a little something about who you are and what you do can be incredibly helpful to pique interest. At the same time, you want to make sure that the restaurant name is short and sweet. People aren’t going to remember a long phrase or complicated words. Keep it simple and to the point if you want people to remember your name. Finally, make sure that your name is unique. Not only will this keep you out of legal trouble (remember “McDowell’s” restaurant in Coming to America?), but it will also avoid any confusion. After all, you want people to visit your restaurant – not the place on the other side of town that has a similar name. Below, we have collected a list of more than 200 creative names that can help to get your creative juices flowing. Once you’ve gone through the list, sit down and brainstorm a great name of your own!
200+ Creative Fast Food Restaurant Names
Funny Fast Food Restaurant Names
One way to make sure that your customers remember your name? Make them laugh! These restaurant names are sure to bring a smile to your patrons’ face – and might even help to sell merchandise!
- Burgatory
- How Ya Dough’n
- Lettuce Turnip The Beet
- Franktuary
- Cheesy Does It
- Kale Me Crazy
- The Dairy Godmother
- Temptasian
- Nacho Problem
- Lettuce Eat
- What the Pho
- Basic Kneads Pizza
- Lox Stock & Bagels
- Juan More Taco
- Vincent Van Doughnut
- Lettuce Be Frank
- The Notorious P.I.G.
- Nacho Daddy
- Juan in a Million
- Baugetteaboutit
- Party Fowl
- Like No Udder
- A Salt & Battery
- Slice of Life
- Thai Me Up
- Moon Wok
- Over the Tapas
- Hot Dogma
- Men at Wok
- Franks-a-Lot
- The Meat Wagon
- I Dream of Weenie
- Bread Zeppelin
- Look on the Fat Side
- Little Green Men
- Meat Your Maker
- Hunger Games
- Prawn Phreak
- Sunny Side Up
Catchy Names for Fast Food Restaurants
A catchy name – such as something that rhymes, uses alliteration, or is just fun to say – is sure to stick in your customers’ minds. These restaurant names are a great place to get inspiration if you’re looking to come up with a memorable name for your fast food restaurant.
- Curry in a Hurry
- The Angry Avocado
- Tasty Trails
- Pork on a Fork
- Mama Mai’s Noodles
- Jajaja
- GRILLRILLA
- Catch of the Day
- Dough Donuts
- Buck & Bull
- Super Supper
- Divine Pastabilities
- Rasta Pasta
- Meals in a Minute
- Rockin’ & Roastin’ Cafe
- Food in a Flash
- Food Dash
- Snack Sprint
- Takoyaki Town
- Speedy Spice
- Food, Glorious Food
- Snappy Snacks
- Big Mouth Bobby
- Minute to Win It
- Finish Line Foods
- Street Style
- Jamaica Mi Krazy
- Pho’n’Go
- The Food Dude
- Crunchilicious
- Thai & Mighty
- Happy Daze
- Pies n’ Thighs
- Sake2Me Sushi
- Brew Ha Ha
- Trucking Delicious
- Tacolicious
- The Green Guys
- Fearless Foodies
- Divine Donuts
- Taste of Home
- Macho Meals
- Lunch n’ Munch
- Hungry Bunny
- The Daily Deli
- Steak Escape
Descriptive Fast Food Restaurant Names
Sometimes the best names for a restaurant are those that describe what type of food you serve or what your ambiance is like. These names use the cuisine style in creative ways to let customers know what to expect – and to help them remember the name.
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Rolling in Dough
- Big League Burgers
- Urban Eatery
- Snacks in Seconds
- Wasabi
- Meat ‘n Cheese
- The Burger Lab
- Pie in the Sky
- Fish Ahoy
- Burgerville
- The Kebab King
- That’s a Wrap
- Semolina
- Taco Palace
- Vegan City
- The BBQ Boys
- Just Jerks
- Snack Factory
- The Sushi Shack
- Tiny Tarts
- The Flavor Haven
- Mr. Burger
- The Chicken and the Cow
- The Lunch Box
- Backyard Bowls
- The BBQ Bus
- Burger Barn
- Food Fusion
- The Salty Potato
- Farm to Table Fast Food
- The Chicken Coop
- King Taco
- Fresh Table
- Garden of Eat’n
- Spicy Kitchen
- Holy Mole
- Pig ‘n Pancake
- Heat n’ Run
- Wisepies
- Just BeClaws
- BBQ Brothers
- The Wurst Shop
- The Meat Mobile
- Tasty Pots
- Nutrition Hub
- Square Pie
- Sweet Treats
- Box Full of Happiness
- Desi Spice Hub
- Bread & Butter
- Sugar and Spice
- Pots and Ladles
Classy Names for Fast Food Restaurants
Just because you operate a fast food or fast casual restaurant does not mean that it is a downmarket place. You can still serve elevated food – and have a name to match.
- Wild Thyme Cafe
- The Green Bowl
- Hello Bistro
- Firefly Fast Food
- Egglectic Cafe
- Pizza Siena
- Thai Zone
- Cafe Flora
- The Food Depot
- The Chef’s Wife
- Tasty Temptations
- Food for the Soul
- Food Revolution
- Union Kitchenette
- Fast and Fresh
- Mint Kitchen
- Nature’s Bounty
- The Market Eatery
- Cafe Atlantis
- The Arcadian Cafe
- Cade Soul
- The Mad Chef
- The Food Gallery
- Urban Food
- The Lunch Hour
- The Chef Stop
- The Green Mushroom
- The Patio
Clever Fast Food Restaurant Names
Just like funny restaurant names, clever names that are based on a cultural reference or even a pun will give your customers a chuckle. Use your own favorite pop culture references or food type as a jumping off point to come up with your own clever restaurant name.
- Water Pig BBQ
- Call Your Mother: A Jew-Ish Deli
- Live to Eat
- The Munch Box
- Aesop’s Tables
- Mustard’s Last Stand
- Killer Pizza from Mars
- Open Sesame
- Unphogettable
- Sconehenge Bakery
- The Great Impasta
- Brew’d Awakening Coffeehouse
- Lord of the Wings
- Dubious Clams Brewing Company
- The Glass Onion
- Aesop’s Bagels
- The Drunken Taco
- The Prairie dog
- Egg Slut
- Hang Over Easy
- Hot Chix
- The Lunch Bunch
- Fat Baby
- Lord of the Fries
- Holy Smokin’ Butts BBQ
- Thai Tanic
- Mr. & Mrs. Bun
- No Name Restaurant
- Leaping Lizard Cafe
- Earth, Wind and Flour
- Lord of the Greens
- Cookie Monstah
- Goldilox Bagels
- The Lunch Line
- Grillenium Falcon
- India Jones
- Game of Greens
- 16 Handles
- Tequila Mockingbird
- Sherlock’s Home
- Life of Pie
- Pita Pan
- The Holy Grail Pub
- Olive or Twist
- The Codfather
- Frying Nemo
- Cheesy Does It
- The Pit Stop
- Out to Lunch
- 9021Pho
Need More Inspiration? Try Our Restaurant Name Generator!
Coming up with a great name for your restaurant is easier said than done. When you’re already mired in details like financing, payroll, leases, and more, it can be hard to devote the extra brain power to brainstorming names. Our restaurant generator can help you get started. This free tool is easy to use – all you need to do is input some basic info (location, cuisine, your name, and a signature item from your menu). The software will then spit out a list of names that may include one that you love – or may give you an even better idea for a fast food restaurant name!
Name Ideas For Specific Types Of Restaurants
Fast food is a pretty broad restaurant category. Will you be opening a Mexican fast food restaurant, an Italian fast food restaurant or something else? You can view creative names for specific types of restaurants below.- Creative restaurant names for any type of restaurant
- Creative Mexican restaurant names
- Creative Italian restaurant names
- Creative Chinese restaurant names
- Creative Greek restaurant names
- Creative Japanese restaurant names
- Creative coffee shop names
- Creative French restaurant names
- Creative Indian restaurant names
- Creative breakfast restaurant names
- Creative food truck restaurant names
Decided on a Name? It’s Time to Start Branding!
Now that you have a name – or a head start on choosing one – it’s time to make that name work for you. There are lots of ways to market your restaurant, from social media to traditional advertising to special events. You can also boost your brand in a simple, cost-effective way by purchasing custom printed disposable products for your restaurant. Unlike sit-down restaurants, fast food restaurants rely on disposable products to serve their guests food. Adding your name is a can’t-miss branding opportunity for any restaurant owner. And with Budget Branders’ fair prices and low ordering requirements, even small and independently-owned fast food restaurants can have their own branded products. Our team will work with you to ensure that you get the highest quality products that will make it easier than ever to spread the word about your business. If you’re ready to learn more, submit a contact form or a quote request for one or more of our products. We’re always available to answer questions. Simply press the live chat button to get started.
