It should come as no surprise that there are dozens and dozens of this fast food restaurant in Maine, considering how big this chain is!

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Maine folks take pride in our local food scene, but we’re not above grabbing a quick and tasty meal when we’re on the go. That’s pretty clear with the number of great fast food spots we have across the state!

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So, given all of that, how do we determine what makes this burger chain the biggest in America? What specific criteria is that based on?

We're cross-referencing burger chains based on sheer numbers, using data from online aggregates and databases like XMAP and ScrapeHero. By pulling from these sources, we can compare which chains have the most locations and see how they stack up nationwide and locally.

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Okay, now that we've covered that, which fast-food restaurant with over 60 locations in Maine is considered America’s biggest burger chain?

In 2025, McDonald's has over 13,400 locations across the U.S., according to XMAP and its database, while ScrapeHero, using its available data, reports that there are 61 McDonald's locations in Maine.

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Those numbers include arguably the most famous McDonald's location in Maine, which is in Freeport.

From the outside, it looks just like a regular house, but step inside, and you'll still find all the classic favorites, like Big Macs and McFlurries—at least when the ice cream machine isn’t broken!

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Now you know—if you didn’t already—McDonald’s is America’s biggest burger chain, and they are spread all across our Pine Tree State!

Does this information surprise you? Did you think there would be even more McDonald’s locations in Maine? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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