The brand opened its first store in the U.S. in 1972. The brand started expanding in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region in 2019, where they had 460 restaurants at the end of 2022. Worldwide, the brand has ith over 3,900 restaurants. Internationally, the chain is managed by Restaurant Brands International, which also oversees the Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Firehouse Subs brands.