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The 2024 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is out. Check out the annual ranking of the 500 largest restaurant chains in the U.S. by

The Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is a measure of the largest restaurant concepts by U.S. systemwide sales, based on results from the 2019 calendar year. Relevant information is accrued using a combination of public company financial filings, direct operator surveying, franchise disclosure documents and proprietary valuation algorithms.

Oct 25, 2024 · Texas Roadhouse is buying 13 restaurants from one of its largest U.S. franchisees as it continues its efforts to operate more of its own stores.

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Apr 17, 2023 · Restaurant chains picked up the pace of development in 2022 despite a host of inflation and labor challenges, which along with rising menu prices helped drive sales 8.2% higher last year, according to the 2023 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Collective sales for the 500 largest chain restaurants were $392.8 billion according to the report, which ranks …

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Jun 4, 2024 · It was overall a good year for fast casual concepts in 2023, despite growing fears about the more challenging macroeconomic climate. These top brands, however, cater to a higher-income consumer, who in 2023 was less inclined to push back on inflationary menu price hikes that contributed to these sales increases.

Technomic’s annual ranking of the country’s 500 biggest restaurant chains reveals some winners, losers and plenty of surprises. Read on for the full Top 500 list (the first time we’ve published it in its entirety) as well as in-depth coverage of every industry segment.

Nov 27, 2024 · Operations The restaurant industry's retrenchment is proving a boon for liquidators A steep surge in closings is providing the resellers with an unprecedented inventory and a like-sized opportunity.