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Top 400 Restaurant Chains
2004 R&I Top 400 Restaurant Chains
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2004
RANK
CHAIN
Menu Segment
'03 SALES
$MM
'03 UNITS
AVERAGE UNIT
VOLUME† ($000)
248
The Pantry
C-Store
76.6
1,392
55
220
Noble Roman’s Pizza
Pizza
98.0**
1,250
78**
151
Speedway SuperAmerica
C-Store
175.0**
1,775
99**
147
TCBY
Coffee/Snacks
185.0**
1,790
103**
162
Freshens Frozen Treats
Coffee/Snacks
150.0**
1,400**
107**
163
I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt
Coffee/Snacks
150.0**
1,340
112**
240
Pizza Pro
Pizza
80.0**
530**
151**
253
Orange Julius
Coffee/Snacks
75.0**M
450
167
294
Marble Slab Creamery
Coffee/Snacks
60.0
347
173
115
Casey’s General Store
C-Store
240.0**
1,345
178**
37
Baskin-Robbins
Coffee/Snacks
914.7**
5,105
179**
318
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff
Coffee/Snacks
54.0
287
188
372
Simple Simon's Pizza
Pizza
42.0**
220
191**
68
Circle K
C-Store
436.0**
2,273
192**
91
Blimpie Subs & Salads
Sandwiches/Bakery
324.0**
1,636
198**
334
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Coffee/Snacks
50.0
210
238
241
Smoothie King
Coffee/Snacks
80.0**
327
245**
251
Ben & Jerry’s
Coffee/Snacks
75.0**
300
250**
394
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Coffee/Snacks
39.0**
153
255**
361
The Coffee Beanery
Coffee/Snacks
45.0
175
257
188
Carvel
Coffee/Snacks
120.0
458
262
174
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Coffee/Snacks
135.0**
500**
270**
269
Pretzel Time
Coffee/Snacks
70.0**
250**
280**
160
Cold Stone Creamery
Coffee/Snacks
154.0
541
285
123
Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Coffee/Snacks
232.0
815
285
212
Gloria Jean’s
Coffee/Snacks
103.0**
360
286**
305
Pretzelmaker
Coffee/Snacks
58.0**
200**
290**
317
Big Apple Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
54.0
182
297
290
Seattle’s Best Coffee
Coffee/Snacks
62.0**
208
298**
286
Roly Poly
Sandwiches/Bakery
63.0**
210
300**
366
Port of Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
43.0
140
307
392
Mr. Hero
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0**
130
308**
216
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Casual Dining
100.0
322
311
136
Cinnabon
Coffee/Snacks
200.0
626
319
249
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee/Snacks
76.0**
230
330**
314
Villa Pizza
Pizza
55.0**
165
333**
6
Subway
Sandwiches/Bakery
6,819.0
20,260
337
293
Manhattan Bagel Co
Sandwiches/Bakery
60.0
178
337
270
Winchell’s Donut House
Coffee/Snacks
70.0**
202
347**
36
Quiznos Sub
Sandwiches/Bakery
975.0**
2,782
350**
373
"We Toss 'em, They’re Awesome” Pizza
Pizza
42.0**
115
365**
310
Wingstop
Chicken
55.0
150
367
377
Hot Dog on a Stick
Sandwiches/Bakery
41.3
112
369
343
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pasta
Sandwiches/Bakery
48.8
132
370
276
Great Harvest Bread
Sandwiches/Bakery
66.0
175
377
340
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee/Snacks
49.0**
129
380**
217
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
100.0**
263
380**
390
Giovanni’s Pizza
Pizza
40.0**
105
381**
20
7-Eleven
C-Store
2,246.0
5,784
388
268
Charley’s Grilled Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
70.0**
180
389**
400
Frullati Cafe & Bakery
Sandwiches/Bakery
36.4
93
391
97
A&W All-American
Burgers
300.0
759
395
399
Tully’s Coffee
Coffee/Snacks
36.9**
93
397**
104
Haagen-Dazs Cafe
Coffee/Snacks
280.0**
700
400**
153
Pizza Inn
Pizza
170.0
410
415
90
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
Pizza
327.0
786
416
148
Togo’s Eatery
Sandwiches/Bakery
181.0
433
418
252
Cousins Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
75.0**
176
426**
229
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
Sandwiches/Bakery
93.0
217
429
11
Starbucks
Coffee/Snacks
3,105.0
7,225
430
279
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee/Snacks
65.0**
150
433**
280
Jerry’s Subs and Pizza
Sandwiches/Bakery
65.0**
150
433**
388
Taco Mayo
Mexican
40.0
92
435
222
Fox’s Pizza Den
Pizza
95.0
215
442
32
Little Caesars
Pizza
1,200.0**
2,700**
444**
341
Pizza King
Pizza
49.0**
110
445**
185
Tastee-Freez
Coffee/Snacks
124.0**
275
451**
347
Vocelli Pizza
Pizza
48.0
106
453
246
The Steak Escape
Sandwiches/Bakery
77.2
170
454
168
Taco Time
Mexican
138.7
300
462
277
East of Chicago Pizza Company
Pizza
65.5
141
465
393
Pizza Boli’s
Pizza
39.5**
85
465**
189
Caribou Coffee
Coffee/Snacks
120.0**
258
465**
262
Nathan’s Famous
Sandwiches/Bakery
72.0**
154
468**
13
Dairy Queen
Coffee/Snacks
2,750.0**
5,790
475**
339
The Pizza Ranch
Pizza
49.0
103
476
289
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
62.0**
130
477**
257
Heavenly Ham
Sandwiches/Bakery
73.0**
153
477**
325
Fosters Freeze
Coffee/Snacks
52.0**
108
481**
370
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Steak/Barbecue
42.0
87
483
46
Waffle House
Family Dining
710.0**
1,425
498**
121
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Pizza
235.0
470
500
183
The Great Steak & Potato Co.
Sandwiches/Bakery
128.0
255
502
135
Taco John’s
Mexican
203.8
404
504
351
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Pizza
47.5
94
505
142
Huddle House
Family Dining
190.0
363
523
133
Jamba Juice
Coffee/Snacks
210.0*
400
525
100
Godfather’s Pizza
Pizza
298.0**
563
529**
385
Maid-Rite
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0
75
533
322
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Mexican
53.7
100
537
278
Greek’s Pizzeria
Pizza
65.0**
119
546**
10
Dunkin’ Donuts
Coffee/Snacks
3,200.0
5,835
548
272
Marco’s Pizza
Pizza
68.3
124
551
306
Rosati’s Pizza
Pizza
58.0**
105
552**
356
Arctic Circle
Burgers
46.0**
83
554**
8
Domino’s Pizza
Pizza
4,200.0
7,427
566
398
Wings to Go
Chicken
38.0**
67
567**
195
D’Angelo’s Sandwich Shop
Sandwiches/Bakery
113.0
199
568
302
Gold Star Chili
Family Dining
59.0**
102
578**
56
Sbarro
Italian
536.2
915
586
88
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
331.9
561
592
264
Kelly’s Cajun Grill
Sandwiches/Bakery
71.0**
120
592**
40
Church’s Fried Chicken
Chicken
900.0
1,521
592
166
Bruegger’s
Coffee/Snacks
144.2
242
596
311
Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix
Sandwiches/Bakery
55.0**
92
598**
250
Skyline Chili
Family Dining
76.0**
127
598**
386
Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria
Pizza
40.0
65
615
24
Papa John’s
Pizza
1,821.0
2,925
623
120
Wienerschnitzel
Sandwiches/Bakery
235.6
369
638
243
Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pub
Casual Dining
78.3
121
647
43
Long John Silver’s
Seafood
800.0
1,235
648
345
Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders
Pizza
48.0
74
649
144
Sheetz
C-Store
190.0**
292
651**
357
Runza
Sandwiches/Bakery
46.0**
70
657**
258
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Mexican
73.0**
111
658**
375
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
Pizza
41.5**
63
659**
308
Yoshinoya
Asian
56.0**
85
659**
312
Jet’s Pizza
Pizza
55.0**
83
663**
4
Pizza Hut
Pizza
8,100.0
12,083
670
233
Mrs. Winner’s Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken
86.0
126
683
265
La Salsa Fresh Mexican
Mexican
70.5
102
691
81
Round Table Pizza
Pizza
376.0**
539
698**
324
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee/Snacks
53.2**
76
700**
190
Mr. Gatti’s
Pizza
118.0**
168
702**
102
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
290.5
411
707
326
Le Peep
Family Dining
52.0**
73
712**
167
Mazzio’s
Pizza
144.0**
202
713**
285
Grandy’s
Family Dining
63.0
88
716
198
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Chicken
112.0**
156
718**
53
Checkers/Rally’s
Burgers
566.0**
784
722**
287
Noah’s New York Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
62.8
86
730
384
Monical’s Pizza
Pizza
40.2
55
731
23
Tim Hortons
Coffee/Snacks
1,850.0
2,527
732 D
215
Back Yard Burgers
Burgers
100.5
132
761
261
Imo’s Pizza
Pizza
72.0**
94
766**
333
Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery
Steak/Barbecue
50.0
65
769
348
Flamers
Burgers
48.0**
62
774**
177
Papa Gino’s
Italian
134.0
172
779
210
Souper Salad
Buffet/Cafeteria
104.0**
131
794**
71
Wawa
C-Store
430.0**
541
795**
12
Arby’s
Sandwiches/Bakery
2,772.8
3,450
804
83
CiCi’s Pizza
Pizza
365.0**
450
811**
364
Fatburger
Burgers
44.0
54
815
288
Jack’s
Family Dining
62.0**
75
827**
176
Zaxby’s
Chicken
135.0**
163
828**
28
Popeyes
Chicken
1,500.0
1,806
831
25
Hardee’s
Burgers
1,761.7
2,121
831
273
Noodles & Company
Italian
68.0
81
840
346
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Steak/Barbecue
48.0
56
857
309
Ledo Pizza
Pizza
55.9
65
860
387
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0
46
870
2
KFC
Chicken
11,200.0
12,878
870
59
Panda Express
Asian
509.3
582
875
245
Pick Up Stix
Asian
78.0**
89
876**
7
Taco Bell
Mexican
5,500.0
6,238
882
17
Sonic Drive-In
Burgers
2,419.0
2,741
883
182
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Mexican
129.0**
145
890**
60
Captain D’s
Seafood
506.0
567
892
132
Au Bon Pain
Sandwiches/Bakery
210.0
234
897
175
Peter Piper Pizza
Pizza
135.0**
150
900**
274
JB’s Family Restaurants
Family Dining
68.0**
75
907**
78
Krystal
Burgers
390.0**
426
915**
355
First Watch
Family Dining
46.0
50
920
108
Braum’s Ice Cream
Coffee/Snacks
260.0**
281
925**
150
Donatos
Pizza
175.0
181
967
284
Shakey’s
Pizza
64.0**
66
970**
187
Taco Bueno
Mexican
120.5
124
972
3
Burger King
Burgers
11,100.0B
11,285
984
95
Chipotle
Mexican
310.0**
315
984**
192
Country Pride
Family Dining
115.0
115
1,000
230
Smokey Bones BBQ Sports Bar
Steak/Barbecue
93.0B
93
1,000
128
Country Kitchen
Family Dining
215.0**
214
1,005**
70
Del Taco
Mexican
431.0
426
1,012
155
Atlanta Bread Co.
Sandwiches/Bakery
164.0
162
1,012
51
Boston Market
Chicken
640.0**
627
1,021**
223
The Original Pancake House
Family Dining
95.0**
92
1,033**
184
McAlister’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
126.7
122
1,039
65
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Pizza
485.0**
466
1,041**
374
Woody’s Bar-B-Q
Steak/Barbecue
42.0**
40
1,050**
214
Miami Subs Grill
Sandwiches/Bakery
101.0**
96
1,052**
73
Fazoli’s
Italian
417.3
395
1,056
381
Valentino’s
Pizza
41.0**
38
1,079**
275
Bickford’s Family Restaurant
Family Dining
67.0
62
1,081
395
Baker’s Burgers
Burgers
38.0**
35
1,086**
103
White Hen Pantry
C-Store
290.0**
265
1,094**
157
Johnny Rockets
Burgers
160.0
146
1,096
335
Leeann Chin
Asian
50.0**
45
1,111**
33
Carl’s Jr.
Burgers
1,120.3
1,006
1,114
47
Whataburger
Burgers
702.4
615
1,142
320
Casa Ole
Mexican
54.0**
47
1,149**
329
Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe
Casual Dining
51.0
44
1,159
379
Pasta Pomodoro
Italian
41.0
35
1,171
359
Wolfgang Puck Express
Sandwiches/Bakery
46.0**
39
1,179**
5
Wendy’s
Burgers
7,750.0
6,481
1,196
319
The Black-eyed Pea
Casual Dining
54.0**
45
1,200**
263
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
Steak/Barbecue
71.0**
59
1,203**
204
Cosi
Sandwiches/Bakery
107.3
89
1,206
80
Bojangles
Chicken
380.0*
315
1,206
19
Jack in the Box
Burgers
2,360.0
1,956
1,207
98
Big Boy
Family Dining
300.0E
248
1,210
55
Ponderosa/Bonanza
Buffet/Cafeteria
550.0**
454
1,211**
85
Baja Fresh
Mexican
345.0**
283
1,219**
50
Friendly’s
Family Dining
664.0
537
1,236
77
El Pollo Loco
Chicken
395.7
314
1,260
161
Carrows
Family Dining
150.0**
119
1,261**
62
White Castle
Burgers
489.3
386
1,268
368
Farmer Boys
Burgers
42.0
33
1,273
337
Pancho’s Mexican Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
50.0**
39
1,282**
101
Fuddruckers
Casual Dining
294.0
229
1,284
295
Perko’s Cafe
Family Dining
60.0
45
1,333
21
Denny’s
Family Dining
2,229.0C
1,638
1,361
27
Chick-fil-A
Chicken
1,534.4
1,120
1,370
96
Village Inn
Family Dining
308.2
224
1,376
242
Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub
Casual Dining
79.0**
57
1,386**
67
Sizzler
Buffet/Cafeteria
448.5
319
1,406
169
Shari’s
Family Dining
138.0
98
1,408
154
Jason’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
170.0
119
1,429
52
Steak n Shake
Family Dining
592.6
413
1,435
301
The American Café
Casual Dining
59.0
41
1,439
86
Culver’s
Burgers
343.3
237
1,449
247
Fresh Choice
Buffet/Cafeteria
76.9
53
1,451
26
IHOP
Family Dining
1,695.0
1,165
1,455
138
Coco’s Bakery
Family Dining
198.0**
135
1,467**
271
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe
Mexican
69.0**
47
1,468**
303
Burgerville USA
Burgers
58.0**
39
1,487**
1
McDonald’s
Burgers
44,900.0
30,187
1,487
140
Taco Cabana
Mexican
195.0**
131
1,489**
82
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
365.1
245
1,490
209
The Melting Pot
Casual Dining
105.0**
70
1,500**
126
Bakers Square
Family Dining
223.0**
148
1,507**
281
Sagebrush Steakhouse & Saloon
Steak/Barbecue
65.0**
43
1,512**
58
Shoney’s
Family Dining
515.0
336
1,533
109
Western SizzliN
Buffet/Cafeteria
258.0
168
1,536
105
In-N-Out Burger
Burgers
280.0**
182
1,538**
178
El Chico Cafe
Mexican
134.0**
87
1,540**
159
Chi-Chi’s
Mexican
155.0**
100
1,550**
380
Olga’s Kitchen
Sandwiches/Bakery
41.0**
26
1,577**
131
Ground Round Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
212.0**
133
1,594**
172
Pollo Tropical
Chicken
135.0
84
1,607
235
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
Casual Dining
83.6**L
52
1,608
112
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Steak/Barbecue
245.0**
152
1,612**
34
Panera Bread
Sandwiches/Bakery
977.1
602
1,623
244
Sirloin Stockade
Buffet/Cafeteria
78.0
48
1,625
307
Red Hot & Blue
Steak/Barbecue
57.0
35
1,629
316
Pei Wei
Asian
54.1
33
1,639
42
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Family Dining
810.0**
493
1,643**
331
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
51.0**
31
1,645**
38
Bob Evans
Family Dining
902.0
547
1,649
201
Steak and Ale
Casual Dining
110.0
66
1,667
69
Tony Roma’s
Steak/Barbecue
431.3
257
1,678
354
Tia’s Tex-Mex
Mexican
47.0**
28
1,679**
196
Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille
Casual Dining
112.6
66
1,706
256
Hoss’s Steak and Sea House
Steak/Barbecue
74.3
43
1,728
282
Bonefish Grill
Seafood
64.0
37
1,730
291
Kings Family Restaurant
Family Dining
61.0
35
1,743
152
Johnny Carino’s Country Italian
Italian
171.5
98
1,750
66
Lone Star Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
470.0**
264
1,780**
156
Corner Bakery Cafe
Sandwiches/Bakery
160.6
90
1,784
130
Frisch’s Big Boy
Family Dining
213.0
119
1,790
113
Country Market Restaurant and Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
243.0H
135
1,800
321
Elmer’s Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner
Family Dining
54.0**
30
1,800**
362
Ram’s Horn
Casual Dining
45.0**
25
1,800**
330
Shells Seafood Restaurant
Seafood
51.0
28
1,821
327
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
Steak/Barbecue
52.0**
28
1,857**
92
Piccadilly Cafeteria
Buffet/Cafeteria
320.3
172
1,862
191
La Madeleine
Sandwiches/Bakery
116.6**
62
1,881**
194
Old Chicago
Pizza
114.0
60
1,900
207
Furr’s Family Dining
Buffet/Cafeteria
105.0**
55
1,909**
30
Ruby Tuesday
Casual Dining
1,286.0
658
1,954
165
Roadhouse Grill
Casual Dining
145.0**
74
1,959**
200
Larosa’s Pizzeria
Pizza
110.0
55
2,000
283
The Pasta House Company
Italian
64.0**
32
2,000**
239
Giordano’s Pizza
Pizza
80.0**
40
2,000**
369
Fatz Cafe
Casual Dining
42.0
21
2,000
145
Famous Dave’s
Steak/Barbecue
187.2
92
2,035
350
Rockfish Seafood Grill
Seafood
48.0**
23
2,087**
72
Uno Chicago Grill
Casual Dining
420.0
201
2,090
146
Bertucci’s
Italian
186.2
89
2,092
219
Barnhill’s Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
98.5
47
2,096
44
Hooters
Casual Dining
735.0**
350
2,100**
397
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
38.0**
18
2,111**
228
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant y Cantina
Mexican
93.1
44
2,116
259
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar
Casual Dining
72.0
34
2,118
353
Pat & Oscar’s
Italian
47.0
22
2,136
338
BD’s Mongolian Barbeque
Asian
49.3
23
2,143
199
Iron Skillet
Family Dining
110.0
51
2,157
139
Max & Erma’s
Casual Dining
195.0
90
2,167
336
MCL Cafeteria
Buffet/Cafeteria
50.0**
23
2,174**
99
Damon’s Grill
Steak/Barbecue
299.0
137
2,182
358
Trader Vic’s
Casual Dining
46.0**
21
2,190**
94
Luby’s
Buffet/Cafeteria
318.5
144
2,212
122
Don Pablo’s
Mexican
235.0**
106
2,217**
87
Marie Callender
Family Dining
335.0**
151
2,219**
342
The Spaghetti Warehouse Italian Grill
Italian
49.0**
22
2,227**
48
Bennigan’s Irish American Grill & Tavern
Casual Dining
685.0**
305
2,246**
9
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
3,592.0
1,585
2,266
127
Souplantation/Sweet Tomatoes
Buffet/Cafeteria
220.5
97
2,273
211
Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian
103.0
45
2,289
149
Eat ‘n Park
Family Dining
180.0
78
2,308
129
El Torito
Mexican
215.0**
93
2,312**
107
Logan’s Roadhouse
Casual Dining
273.2
118
2,315
352
Big Bowl Asian Kitchen
Asian
47.0
20
2,350
134
99 Restaurant & Pub
Casual Dining
205.5J
87
2,362 J
225
Ruby’s Diner
Family Dining
95.0**
40
2,375**
164
Hops Grillhouse & Brewery
Casual Dining
148.0**
62
2,387**
297
Cooker Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
60.0**
25
2,400**
41
Ryan’s Grill, Buffet & Bakery
Buffet/Cafeteria
847.0**
352
2,406**
227
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
94.0**
39
2,410**
75
California Pizza Kitchen
Casual Dining
405.0**
168
2,411**
111
Benihana
Asian
254.0G
105
2,419
110
Buca di Beppo
Italian
257.0F
105
2,448
63
LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
487.2
194
2,511
39
Krispy Kreme
Coffee/Snacks
900.9
357
2,524
57
O’Charley’s
Casual Dining
526.4
206
2,555
208
Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks
Casual Dining
105.0**
41
2,561**
54
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Casual Dining
560.0
218
2,569
35
HomeTown/Old Country Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
975.0**
375
2,600**
371
Piatti
Italian
42.0**
16
2,625**
106
Stuart Anderson’s
Steak/Barbecue
276.6
105
2,634
31
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Buffet/Cafeteria
1,247.0
469
2,659
14
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
2,573.7
944
2,726
93
Chevys Fresh Mex
Mexican
320.0**
117
2,735**
84
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Casual Dining
362.8
132
2,748
74
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Italian
410.0
148
2,770
193
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
Casual Dining
115.0**
41
2,805**
389
Garduno’s
Mexican
40.0**
14
2,857**
360
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy
Mexican
45.8
16
2,863
76
Joe’s Crab Shack
Seafood
396.0
138
2,870
125
Houlihan’s
Casual Dining
224.0**
78
2,872**
231
Roy’s
Seafood
92.0**
32
2,875**
376
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Italian
41.4
14
2,957
300
Texas Land & Cattle Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
60.0**
20
3,000**
64
Texas Roadhouse
Steak/Barbecue
486.0**
162
3,000**
29
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Family Dining
1,480.1
486
3,045
186
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Casual Dining
123.0
40
3,075
114
Mimi’s Cafe
Family Dining
240.5
78
3,083
255
Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
74.6
24
3,108
206
K&W Cafeterias
Buffet/Cafeteria
107.0
34
3,147
323
Daily Grill
Casual Dining
53.5
17
3,147
49
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Italian
671.8
213
3,154
332
Cozymel’s Coastal Cantina
Mexican
50.5**
16
3,156**
396
Hof’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery
Family Dining
38.0**
12
3,167**
236
Bugaboo Creak Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
83.3
26
3,204
232
Elephant Bar Restaurant
Casual Dining
90.0**
28
3,214**
315
Zio’s Italian Kitchen
Italian
55.0**
17
3,235**
179
Landry’s Seafood House
Seafood
133.0
41
3,244
18
Outback Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
2,400.0
723
3,320
238
Shula’s Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
80.0
24
3,333
15
T.G.I. Friday’s
Casual Dining
2,480.0**
735
3,374**
365
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe
Casual Dining
44.0**
13
3,385**
234
Todai
Buffet/Cafeteria
85.0**
25
3,400**
79
Hard Rock Cafe
Casual Dining
388.0**
114
3,404**
237
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Steak/Barbecue
81.0**
23
3,522**
296
Bice Ristorante
Italian
60.0**
17
3,529**
16
Red Lobster
Seafood
2,433.0C
680
3,578
181
Jillian’s
Casual Dining
130.0**
36
3,611**
203
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Casual Dining
109.1
30
3,637
218
Chart House
Seafood
99.0
27
3,667
266
Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Italian
70.0
19
3,684
170
Bahama Breeze
Casual Dining
137.0C
37
3,703
89
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
330.0**
89
3,708**
378
The Crab House
Seafood
41.0
11
3,727
117
Morton’s of Chicago
Steak/Barbecue
239.0
64
3,734
22
Olive Garden
Italian
1,990.0**
532
3,741**
224
Planet Hollywood
Casual Dining
95.0**
25
3,800**
367
Brio Tuscan Grille
Italian
42.0
11
3,818
173
Ale House Restaurant
Casual Dining
135.0**
35
3,857**
197
Saltgrass Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
112.0
29
3,862
328
Boulder Creek Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
51.1N
13
3,931
205
J. Alexander’s
Casual Dining
107.1
27
3,967
299
McGrath’s Fish House
Seafood
60.0**
15
4,000**
292
Joe’s American Grill
Casual Dining
60.0
15
4,000
344
Palomino Restaurant-Rotisseria-Bar
Casual Dining
48.4
12
4,033
116
Champps Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
239.0
59
4,051
260
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Casual Dining
72.0**
17
4,235**
202
Il Fornaio
Italian
110.0**
24
4,583**
171
Pappadeaux Seafood
Seafood
136.0**
29
4,690**
226
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Seafood
94.4
20
4,720
180
Palm Restaurant
Steak/Barbecue
132.8
28
4,743
254
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
75.0**
15
5,000**
313
Kahunaville
Casual Dining
55.0**
11
5,000**
391
Jerry’s Famous Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0**
8
5,000**
382
Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steak House
Casual Dining
40.6
8
5,075
61
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Asian
505.1
97
5,207
124
Houston’s
Casual Dining
230.0**
44
5,227**
143
McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood
190.0**K
36
5,278
158
Legal Sea Foods
Seafood
157.0
28
5,607
141
Dave & Buster’s
Casual Dining
191.9
33
5,815
213
The Capital Grille
Steak/Barbecue
102.4
17
6,024
137
Claim Jumper
Casual Dining
198.0
32
6,188
363
The Yard House
Casual Dining
44.3
7
6,329
383
Clyde’s
Casual Dining
40.4
6
6,733
349
House of Blues
Casual Dining
48.0**
7
6,857**
298
ESPN Zone
Casual Dining
60.0**
8
7,500**
118
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Italian
236.1
28
8,432
267
Fogo de Chao
Steak/Barbecue
70.0
8
8,750
119
Rainforest Cafe
Casual Dining
236.0
26
9,077
45
The Cheesecake Factory
Casual Dining
731.1
78
9,373
304
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
58.0**
6
9,667**
221
Smith & Wollensky
Steak/Barbecue
95.7
9
10,633
*Company estimate; **R&I estimate; †Average unit volume calculation: sales/units; (Na) not available; (A) no comparison with '02 data due to estimates or change in methodology; (B) for fiscal year ended 6/30/03; (C) sales for fiscal year ended 5/25/03, unit count as of 12/03; (D) Canadian dollars; (E) Big Boy sales are for Big Boy International units only and do not include Frisch's Big Boy sales; (F) includes units operating as Vinny T's of Boston; (G) includes Doraku, Haru and Samurai sushi units; (H) includes units operating as Cookery; (I) includes units operating as Hamburger Stand; (J) sales after 1/27/03 acquisition by O'Charley's Inc.; (K) excludes non-M&S brands; (L) U.S. only, does not include commissary sales; (M) includes units co-branded with Dairy Queen; (N) includes units operating as Rothman's Steak House.
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