Fast food picked up for townsfolk (8)

I believe the answer is:

burghers

'townsfolk' is the definition.
(historical term for wealthy citizens of a town)

'fast food picked up' is the wordplay.
'fast food' becomes 'burgers' (burgers are a type of fast food).
'picked up' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'burgers' sounds like 'BURGHERS'.

'for' is the link.

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app