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The Top 10 restaurant chains in the U.S. by average unit volume

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Meet the 2022 Top 500: The biggest restaurant chains in America

Jun 21, 2022

This year’s Top 500, created in partnership with Datassential, shows an industry climbing back onto its feet

See the largest restaurant chains in America ranked by sales, units and more

Jun 21, 2022

The 2022 Top 500 report, presented by Nation’s Restaurant News in partnership with Datassential, offers an...

2022 Top 500 countdown: Restaurants ranked No. 50 – No. 1

Jun 21, 2022

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News ranks the largest restaurant chains by domestic systemwide sales, giving a...

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The Top 10 restaurant chains in the U.S. by average unit volume

Aug 12, 2022

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News works with Datassential to present the Top 500 report, ranking restaurant chains based on U.S. systemwide sales...

The 10 biggest restaurant chains in the U.S. by units

Jul 28, 2022

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News presents the Top 500 report in collaboration with Datassential, ranking restaurant chains by U.S. systemwide sales. But there’s more data than just sales — the report also includes domestic unit counts for all...

The 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains in the U.S. by domestic sales

Jul 26, 2022

Every year, Nation’s Restaurant News presents the Top 500 report in collaboration with Datassential, ranking restaurant chains by U.S. systemwide sales...

Piada Italian Street Food’s secret to success in 2021 was employee investment

Jul 18, 2022

The restaurant chain focused on uplifting its people during the pandemic era, and it has contributed to the company’s growth

Black Rock Coffee Bar turns to suburbs to survive its second once-in-a-lifetime crisis

Jul 18, 2022

Suburban locations were the restaurant’s saving grace during the pandemic

North Italia makes waves under The Cheesecake Factory’s wing

Jul 18, 2022

The Sam Fox restaurant concept grew physically and digitally in 2021

Saladworks credits 2021 success to menu, franchising

Jul 18, 2022

Brian Farris, chief development officer of parent company WOWorks, shares how the brand keeps employees happy

Auntie Anne’s proved it was more than just a mall brand

Jul 18, 2022

The Focus Brands company expanded its digital presence and launched its first dual-branded drive-thru in 2021

Torchy’s Tacos focuses on the basics, tweaks around the edges

Jul 18, 2022

Fast-casual taco chain crosses 100-unit threshold as it seeks to take root nationally

Hopdoddy Burger Bar strengthens operations, looks to acquisitions for growth

Jul 18, 2022

The better-burger restaurant chain has become more efficient and focused on off-premises business

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