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Top 400 Restaurant Chains
2005 R&I Top 400 Restaurant Chains
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2005
Rank
2004
Rank
Rank
Chg
Chain
Menu Segment
Sales
$MM
Units
Average Unit
Volume ($000)
326
315
-11
Zio’s Italian Kitchen
Italian
55.0*
17
3,235*
142
176
+34
Zaxby’s
Chicken
210.0*
230
913*
270
308
+38
Yoshinoya
Asian
70.3
85
827
304
363
+59
Yard House
Casual Dining
60.0
9
6,667
262
359
+97
Wolfgang Puck Express
Casual Dining
75.0*
32
2,344*
240
310
+70
Wingstop
Chicken
90.0
201
448
332
270
-62
Winchell’s Donut House
Coffee/Snacks
54.0*
179
302*
131
120
-11
Wienerschnitzel
Sandwiches/Bakery
230.0
345
667
127
103
-24
White Hen
C-Store
240.0*
218
1,101*
65
62
-3
White Castle
Burgers
511.2
395
1,294
46
47
+1
Whataburger
Burgers
794.1
636
1,249
319
334
+15
Wetzel’s Pretzels
Coffee/Snacks
55.0
220
250
123
109
-14
Western Sizzlin
Buffet/Cafeteria
245.0
154
1,591
5
5
0
Wendy’s
Burgers
8,700.0*
6,671
1,304*
397
N/A
+4
Weathervane Seafood Restaurant
Seafood
38.0*
16
2,375*
75
71
-4
Wawa
C-Store
435.0*
550
791*
383
N/A
+18
Wahoo’s Fish Taco’s
Mexican
41.0*
37
1,108*
49
46
-3
Waffle House
Family Dining
725.0*
1,470
493*
337
347
+10
Vocelli Pizza
Pizza
51.0*
115
443*
92
96
+4
Village Inn
Family Dining
321.0
226
1,420
292
314
+22
Villa Pizza
Pizza
64.0*
183
350*
372
381
+9
Valentino’s Pizza
Pizza
43.5*
40
1,088*
72
72
0
Uno Chicago Grill
Casual Dining
453.0
208
2,178
223
235
+12
Tumbleweed Southwest Grill
Casual Dining
106.0*
56
1,893*
390
399
+9
Tully’s Coffee
Coffee/Snacks
39.9*
98
407*
340
358
+18
Trader Vic’s
Casual Dining
50.0
21
2,381
371
397
+26
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
44.0*
22
2,000*
77
69
-8
Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs
Steak/Barbecue
427.6
247
1,731
161
148
-13
Togo’s
Sandwiches/Bakery
166.5
400
416
210
234
+24
Todai
Buffet/Cafeteria
115.0*
28
4,107*
22
23
+1
Tim Hortons
Coffee/Snacks
2,250.0*
2,721
827*
396
354
-42
Tia’s Tex-Mex
Mexican
38.0*
22
1,727*
295
327
+32
Texas Steakhouse & Saloon
Steak/Barbecue
63.0*
30
2,100*
53
64
+11
Texas Roadhouse
Steak/Barbecue
640.0*
193
3,316*
289
300
+11
Texas Land & Cattle Co.
Steak/Barbecue
65.0*
20
3,250*
363
N/A
+38
Ted’s Montana Grill
Steak/Barbecue
45.0*
27
1,667*
170
147
-23
TCBY
Coffee/Snacks
148.0*
1,433
103*
197
185
-12
Tastee-Freez
Coffee/Snacks
125.0*
275
455*
168
168
0
Taco Time
Mexican
151.0
357
423
382
388
+6
Taco Mayo
Mexican
41.0
94
436
129
135
+6
Taco John’s
Mexican
234.1
411
570
141
140
-1
Taco Cabana
Mexican
210.0*
133
1,579*
181
187
+6
Taco Bueno
Mexican
140.0
135
1,037
7
7
0
Taco Bell
Mexican
5,900.0
6,138
961
17
15
-2
T.G.I. Friday’s
Casual Dining
2,575.0*
740
3,480*
254
254
0
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
79.0*
15
5,267*
6
6
0
Subway
Sandwiches/Bakery
7,750.0
22,468
345
110
106
-4
Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus & Cattle Co.
Steak/Barbecue
266.0*
93
2,860*
356
N/A
+45
Stonewood Grill & Tavern
Casual Dining
46.0*
14
3,286*
339
333
-6
Steak-Out Char-Broiled Delivery
Steak/Barbecue
50.5
68
743
252
246
-6
Steak Escape, The
Sandwiches/Bakery
80.0*
167
479*
229
201
-28
Steak and Ale
Steak/Barbecue
104.0*
61
1,705*
54
52
-2
Steak ‘n Shake
Family Dining
639.0*
425
1,504*
9
11
+2
Starbucks
Coffee/Snacks
4,056.0
8,569
473
156
151
-5
Speedway Superamerica
C-Store
175.0*
1,775
99*
341
342
+1
Spaghetti Warehouse Italian Grill, The
Italian
50.0*
22
2,273*
139
127
-12
Souplantation/ Sweet Tomatoes
Buffet/Cafeteria
218.0*
95
2,295*
235
210
-25
Souper Salad
Buffet/Cafeteria
95.0*
112
848*
106
112
+6
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q
Steak/Barbecue
275.0
153
1,797
14
17
+3
Sonic Drive-In
Burgers
2,770.0
2,917
950
241
241
0
Smoothie King
Coffee/Snacks
90.0*
360
250*
157
230
+73
Smokey Bones Barbeque & Grill
Steak/Barbecue
174.0
83
2,096
226
221
-5
Smith & Wollensky
Steak/Barbecue
104.9
9
11,656
251
250
-1
Skyline Chili
Family Dining
80.0*
127
630*
71
67
-4
Sizzler
Casual Dining
465.0
306
1,520
253
244
-9
Sirloin Stockade
Buffet/Cafeteria
79.0
47
1,681
370
372
+2
Simple Simon’s Pizza
Pizza
44.0*
229
192*
245
238
-7
Shula’s Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
85.0
25
3,400
66
58
-8
Shoney’s
Buffet/Cafeteria
490.0*
320
1,531*
343
330
-13
Shells
Seafood
49.3
25
1,972
120
144
+24
Sheetz
C-Store
249.7
302
827
180
169
-11
Shari’s Restaurant & Pie Bakery
Family Dining
141.9
97
1,463
294
284
-10
Shakey’s
Pizza
63.0*
64
984*
114
88
-26
Schlotzsky’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
260.0*
445
584*
58
56
-2
Sbarro
Italian
584.7
927
631
204
197
-7
Saltgrass Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
120.0
30
4,000
385
N/A
+16
Saladworks
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0
62
645
42
41
-1
Ryan’s Grill, Buffet & Bakery
Buffet/Cafeteria
854.8
348
2,456
86
89
+3
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
378.0
86
4,395
369
357
-12
Runza Restaurant
Sandwiches/Bakery
44.0*
68
647*
234
225
-9
Ruby’s Diner
Family Dining
95.0*
38
2,500*
30
30
0
Ruby Tuesday
Casual Dining
1,477.3
766
1,929
179
182
+3
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Mexican
142.0*
151
940*
231
231
0
Roy’s
Asian
100.0*
30
3,333*
88
81
-7
Round Table Pizza
Pizza
350.0*
499
701*
280
306
+26
Rosati’s Pizza
Pizza
66.0*
113
584*
48
49
+1
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Italian
734.2
227
3,234
184
286
+102
Roly Poly Sandwiches
Sandwiches/Bakery
140.0*
260
538*
352
350
-2
Rockfish Seafood Grill
Seafood
48.0*
23
2,087*
216
203
-13
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Casual Dining
112.0
29
3,862
171
165
-6
Roadhouse Grill
Casual Dining
147.0*
80
1,838*
290
318
+28
Rita’s Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff
Coffee/Snacks
64.6
312
207
400
N/A
+1
Rib Crib
Steak/Barbecue
37.0
36
1,028
47
54
+7
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Casual Dining
735.0
255
2,882
19
16
-3
Red Lobster
Seafood
2,440.0
680
3,588
318
307
-11
Red Hot & Blue
Steak/Barbecue
55.0
35
1,571
354
362
+8
Ram’s Horn Restaurant
Family Dining
47.0*
25
1,880*
376
N/A
+25
Ram Restaurant & Brewery
Casual Dining
43.0*
14
3,071*
122
119
-3
Rainforest Cafe
Casual Dining
245.0
27
9,074
260
255
-5
Rafferty’s Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
76.0*
25
3,040*
384
N/A
+17
R.J. Gator’s Florida Sea Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
40.0
22
1,818
34
36
+2
Quiznos Sub
Sandwiches/Bakery
1,100.0*
3,302
333*
362
N/A
+39
Quaker Steak & Lube
Casual Dining
45.0
13
3,462
201
258
+57
Qdoba Mexican Grill
Mexican
121.0*
192
630*
309
305
-4
Pretzelmaker
Coffee/Snacks
58.0*
200
290*
288
269
-19
Pretzel Time
Coffee/Snacks
65.0*
233
279*
282
387
+105
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Sandwiches/Bakery
65.0
73
890
206
N/A
+195
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Sandwiches/Bakery
118.0*
31
3,806*
355
366
+11
Port of Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
46.0*
142
324*
29
28
-1
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken
1,538.0
1,825
843
62
55
-7
Ponderosa/Bonanza
Buffet/Cafeteria
520.0*
429
1,212*
167
172
+5
Pollo Tropical
Chicken
152.0
87
1,747
195
224
+29
Planet Hollywood
Casual Dining
126.5
22
5,750
307
339
+32
Pizza Ranch, The
Pizza
59.5
112
531
244
240
-4
Pizza Pro
Pizza
86.0*
583
148*
159
153
-6
Pizza Inn
Pizza
170.0
407
418
4
4
0
Pizza Hut
Pizza
8,700.0
12,274
709
368
N/A
+33
Pizza Factory
Pizza
44.0*
116
379*
233
245
+12
Pick Up Stix
Asian
95.0*
100
950*
121
92
-29
Piccadilly Cafeteria
Buffet/Cafeteria
247.0*
130
1,900*
164
175
+11
Peter Piper Pizza
Pizza
154.7
133
1,163
317
295
-22
Perko’s Cafe
Family Dining
55.0
42
1,310
44
42
-2
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
Family Dining
814.2
486
1,675
275
289
+14
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
68.0*
144
472*
258
316
+58
Pei Wei
Asian
76.9
53
1,451
308
324
+16
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee/Snacks
59.4
92
646
348
353
+5
Pat & Oscar’s
Italian
49.0*
23
2,130*
315
379
+64
Pasta Pomodoro
Italian
56.0*
45
1,244*
306
283
-23
Pasta House Co., The
Italian
60.0*
27
2,222*
373
N/A
+28
Paradise Bakery and Cafe
Sandwiches/Bakery
43.1
39
1,105
176
171
-5
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Seafood
145.0*
29
5,000*
398
N/A
+3
Papa Razzi Trattoria Bar
Italian
37.7
13
2,900
85
90
+5
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake Pizza
Pizza
386.0
841
459
25
24
-1
Papa John’s
Pizza
1,824.0
2,829
645
187
177
-10
Papa Gino’s
Italian
137.2
173
793
297
248
-49
Pantry, The
C-Store
62.2
1,361
46
33
34
+1
Panera Bread
Sandwiches/Bakery
1,241.2
741
1,675
57
59
+2
Panda Express
Asian
585.4
678
863
367
337
-30
Pancho’s Mexican Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
44.0*
35
1,257*
342
344
+2
Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria Bar
Casual Dining
49.3
11
4,482
177
180
+3
Palm Restaurant
Steak/Barbecue
142.0
28
5,071
55
61
+6
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Asian
630.0
115
5,478
15
18
+3
Outback Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
2,770.0*
881
3,144*
364
N/A
+37
Original Roadhouse Grill
Casual Dining
44.5
13
3,423
175
223
+48
Original Pancake House
Family Dining
145.0*
99
1,465*
266
253
-13
Orange Julius
Coffee/Snacks
72.0*
425
169*
84
84
0
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Mexican
397.9
131
3,037
23
22
-1
Olive Garden
Italian
2,210.0
547
4,040
375
380
+5
Olga’s Kitchen
Sandwiches/Bakery
43.0*
27
1,593*
222
211
-11
Old Spaghetti Factory
Italian
106.3
45
2,362
165
194
+29
Old Chicago
Pizza
153.6
71
2,163
56
57
+1
O’Charley’s
Casual Dining
588.8
221
2,664
239
273
+34
Noodles & Co.
Italian
90.0
101
891
228
220
-8
Noble Roman’s
Pizza
104.0*
1,300*
80*
303
287
-16
Noah’s New York Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
60.0
81
741
116
134
+18
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
Casual Dining
252.0
99
2,545
259
262
+3
Nathan’s Famous
Sandwiches/Bakery
76.0*
164
463*
243
233
-10
Mrs. Winner’s Chicken & Biscuits
Chicken
87.0
121
719
178
174
-4
Mrs. Fields Cookies
Coffee/Snacks
142.0*
529
268*
347
343
-4
Mr. Goodcents Subs & Pastas
Sandwiches/Bakery
49.0*
130
377*
214
190
-24
Mr. Gatti’s
Pizza
113.0*
142
796*
329
351
+22
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
Pizza
54.0
98
551
112
117
+5
Morton’s, The Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
262.0
65
4,031
381
384
+3
Monical’s Pizza
Pizza
42.0*
57
737*
202
322
+120
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Mexican
120.9
200
605
107
114
+7
Mimi’s Cafe
Family Dining
275.0*
86
3,198*
268
214
-54
Miami Subs Grill
Sandwiches/Bakery
71.0*
84
845*
198
209
+11
Melting Pot, The
Casual Dining
123.1
85
1,448
357
386
+29
Me-N-Ed’s Pizzeria
Pizza
45.5
63
722
351
336
-15
MCL Cafeteria
Buffet/Cafeteria
48.0*
22
2,182*
300
299
-1
McGrath’s Fish House
Seafood
62.0*
17
3,647*
1
1
0
McDonald’s
Burgers
50,120.0
30,496
1,643
128
143
+15
McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood
238.7
52
4,590
162
184
+22
McAlister’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
161.6
150
1,077
183
167
-16
Mazzio’s
Pizza
140.0*
179
782*
152
139
-13
Max & Erma’s
Casual Dining
181.3
98
1,850
91
87
-4
Marie Callender’s
Family Dining
323.0*
146
2,212*
274
272
-2
Marco’s Pizza
Pizza
68.0
127
535
273
294
+21
Marble Slab Creamery
Coffee/Snacks
68.0
430
158
325
293
-32
Manhattan Bagel
Sandwiches/Bakery
55.0*
145
379*
361
385
+24
Maid-Rite
Sandwiches/Bakery
45.0
70
643
366
N/A
+35
MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery
Coffee/Snacks
44.0*
141
312*
109
118
+9
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Italian
274.0
32
8,563
360
N/A
+41
Macayo’s Mexican Kitchen
Mexican
45.0
17
2,647
94
94
0
Luby’s
Buffet/Cafeteria
308.8
136
2,271
59
63
+4
LongHorn Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
578.3
219
2,641
45
43
-2
Long John Silver’s
Seafood
800.0
1,234
648
68
66
-2
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
Steak/Barbecue
485.0*
254
1,909*
93
107
+14
Logan’s Roadhouse
Casual Dining
318.5
139
2,291
40
32
-8
Little Caesars
Pizza
946.0*
1,720*
550*
395
N/A
+6
Leona’s
Italian
38.0*
17
2,235*
160
158
-2
Legal Sea Foods
Seafood
168.0*
31
5,419*
334
335
+1
Leeann Chin
Asian
52.0*
52
1,000*
209
198
-11
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
Chicken
115.0*
156
737*
312
309
-3
Ledo Pizza
Pizza
56.2
69
814
331
326
-5
Le Peep
Family Dining
54.0*
73
740*
353
N/A
+48
Larry’s Giant Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
47.0*
120
392*
200
200
0
LaRosa’s Pizzeria
Pizza
121.2
55
2,204
150
179
+29
Landry’s Seafood House
Seafood
185.0
47
3,936
248
265
+17
La Salsa Fresh Mexican Grill
Mexican
81.1
101
803
205
191
-14
La Madeleine
Sandwiches/Bakery
118.0
62
1,903
314
370
+56
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Steak/Barbecue
56.0
112
500
82
78
-4
Krystal
Burgers
414.6
428
969
35
39
+4
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Coffee/Snacks
1,050.0*
429
2,448*
291
291
0
Kings Family Restaurant
Family Dining
64.0
36
1,778
365
382
+17
Kincaid’s Fish, Steak & Chophouse
Casual Dining
44.0*
8
5,500*
2
2
0
KFC
Chicken
12,200.0
13,266
920
221
206
-15
K&W Cafeteria
Buffet/Cafeteria
107.0*
34
3,147*
169
157
-12
Johnny Rockets
Burgers
150.0
167
898
105
152
+47
Johnny Carino’s Italian
Italian
275.5
135
2,041
81
76
-5
Joe’s Crab Shack
Seafood
417.0
144
2,896
302
292
-10
Joe’s American Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
60.8
14
4,343
193
229
+36
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
Sandwiches/Bakery
128.2
294
436
269
312
+43
Jet’s Pizza
Pizza
70.6
102
692
219
217
-2
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
110.0*
296
372*
287
280
-7
Jerry’s Subs & Pizza
Sandwiches/Bakery
65.0*
150
433*
391
391
0
Jerry’s Famous Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
39.0*
7
5,571*
324
274
-50
JB’s Family Restaurant
Family Dining
55.0*
52
1,058*
134
154
+20
Jason’s Deli
Sandwiches/Bakery
175.0*
127
1,378*
119
133
+14
Jamba Juice
Coffee/Snacks
250.0*
475
526*
286
288
+2
Jack’s
Family Dining
65.0*
80
813*
20
19
-1
Jack in the Box
Burgers
2,322.0
2,007
1,157
199
205
+6
J. Alexander’s
Casual Dining
122.9
27
4,552
208
208
0
Islands Fine Burgers and Drinks
Casual Dining
115.0*
48
2,396*
217
199
-18
Iron Skillet
Family Dining
112.0*
51
2,196*
97
105
+8
In-N-Out Burger
Burgers
300.0*
187
1,604*
263
261
-2
Imo’s Pizza
Pizza
73.0*
95
768*
227
202
-25
Il Fornaio
Italian
104.0*
23
4,522*
24
26
+2
IHOP
Family Dining
1,900.0
1,186
1,602
126
121
-5
Hungry Howie’s Pizza & Subs
Pizza
242.0
491
493
147
142
-5
Huddle House
Family Dining
200.0
385
519
130
124
-6
Houston’s
Casual Dining
232.0*
37
6,270*
323
349
+26
House of Blues
Casual Dining
55.0*
10
5,500*
138
125
-13
Houlihan’s
Casual Dining
218.0
76
2,868
394
377
-17
Hot Dog On a Stick
Sandwiches/Bakery
38.0*
103
369*
261
256
-5
Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
Steak/Barbecue
75.5*
43
1,756*
257
164
-93
Hops Restaurant & Brewery
Casual Dining
77.0
22
3,500
43
44
+1
Hooters
Casual Dining
834.0
388
2,149
285
279
-6
Honey Dew Donuts
Coffee/Snacks
65.0*
150
433*
39
35
-4
HomeTown Buffet/ Old Country Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
951.0*
363
2,620*
389
311
-78
Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix
Sandwiches/Bakery
40.0*
59
678*
393
396
+3
Hof’s Hut Restaurant & Bakery
Family Dining
38.0*
12
3,167*
279
257
-22
Heavenly Ham
Sandwiches/Bakery
66.0*
138
478*
26
25
-1
Hardee’s
Burgers
1,804.8
2,034
887
83
79
-4
Hard Rock Cafe
Casual Dining
408.0*
126
3,238*
378
375
-3
Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
Pizza
42.0
65
646
101
104
+3
Häagen-Dazs Cafe
Coffee/Snacks
290.0*
720
403*
207
131
-76
Ground Round Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
115.0*
73*
1,575*
249
259
+10
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
80.1
32
2,503
284
278
-6
Greek’s Pizzeria
Pizza
65.0*
91
714*
213
183
-30
Great Steak & Potato Co., The
Sandwiches/Bakery
113.0
237
477
267
276
+9
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Sandwiches/Bakery
71.0
193
368
311
285
-26
Grandy’s
Family Dining
57.0*
79
722*
265
260
-5
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Casual Dining
72.0*
16
4,500*
31
31
0
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
Buffet/Cafeteria
1,340.0
468
2,863
278
302
+24
Gold Star Chili
Family Dining
66.0*
103
641*
95
100
+5
Godfather’s Pizza
Pizza
302.0*
572
528*
380
212
-168
Gloria Jean’s
Coffee/Snacks
42.0*
147
286*
250
239
-11
Giordano’s
Pizza
80.0*
40
2,000*
247
242
-5
Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub
Casual Dining
82.0*
58
1,414*
388
389
+1
Garduno’s of Mexico Restaurant & Cantina
Mexican
40.0*
13
3,077*
225
207
-18
Furr’s Family Dining
Buffet/Cafeteria
105.0*
54
1,944*
90
101
+11
Fuddruckers
Casual Dining
325.0*
234
1,389*
136
130
-6
Frisch’s Big Boy
Family Dining
220.0
119
1,849
50
50
0
Friendly’s
Family Dining
697.0
535
1,303
163
162
-1
Freshens Frozen Treats
Coffee/Snacks
158.0
1,537
103
322
247
-75
Fresh Choice
Buffet/Cafeteria
55.0*
32
1,719*
194
222
+28
Fox’s Pizza Den
Pizza
210.0
250
840
185
196
+11
Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille
Casual Dining
139.8
77
1,816
333
325
-8
Fosters Freeze
Coffee/Snacks
52.0*
107
486*
271
267
-4
Fogo de Chao
Steak/Barbecue
70.0
8
8,750
186
237
+51
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Steak/Barbecue
138.0*
31
4,452*
350
348
-2
Flamers
Burgers
48.0*
61
787*
328
355
+27
First Watch
Family Dining
54.0
52
1,038
242
N/A
+159
Firehouse Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
88.3
172
513
87
73
-14
Fazoli’s
Italian
370.1
375
987
316
369
+53
Fatz Cafe
Casual Dining
55.0
24
2,292
359
364
+5
Fatburger
Burgers
45.0
62
726
358
368
+10
Farmer Boys
Burgers
45.0
45
1,000
125
145
+20
Famous Dave’s legendary Pit BBQ
Steak/Barbecue
245.0*
104
2,356*
293
298
+5
ESPN Zone
Casual Dining
63.0*
8
7,875*
191
232
+41
Elephant Bar Restaurant
Casual Dining
130.0*
30
4,333*
149
129
-20
El Torito
Mexican
186.9
93
2,010
78
77
-1
El Pollo Loco
Chicken
426.9
322
1,326
188
178
-10
El Chico Cafe
Mexican
135.0*
90
1,500*
102
102
0
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
285.0
425
671
151
149
-2
Eat’n Park
Family Dining
182.8
78
2,344
296
277
-19
East of Chicago
Pizza
62.3
138
451
11
10
-1
Dunkin’ Donuts
Coffee/Snacks
3,616.0
6,185
585
154
150
-4
Donatos Pizza
Pizza
178.0*
181
983*
137
122
-15
Don Pablo’s
Mexican
219.0
96
2,281
8
8
0
Domino’s Pizza
Pizza
4,600.0
7,757
593
330
346
+16
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Steak/Barbecue
54.0*
60
900*
21
21
0
Denny’s
Family Dining
2,285.0
1,603
1,425
70
70
0
Del Taco
Mexican
470.0
433
1,085
283
304
+21
Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
65.0*
6
10,833*
143
141
-2
Dave & Buster’s
Casual Dining
209.7
43
4,877
98
99
+1
Damon’s Grill
Steak/Barbecue
294.0
130
2,262
16
13
-3
Dairy Queen
Coffee/Snacks
2,745.0*
5,725
479*
321
323
+2
Daily Grill
Casual Dining
55.0*
18
3,056*
211
195
-16
D’Angelo’s Sandwich Shop
Sandwiches/Bakery
113.4
199
570
79
86
+7
Culver’s Frozen Custard & ButterBurgers
Burgers
423.0
272
1,555
28
29
+1
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Family Dining
1,574.0
514
3,062
392
378
-14
Crab House, The
Seafood
38.0
11
3,455
346
332
-14
Cozymel’s Mexican Grill
Mexican
49.0*
15
3,267*
246
252
+6
Cousins Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
82.0*
176
466*
203
192
-11
Country Pride
Family Dining
120.0
128
938
118
113
-5
Country Market Restaurant & Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
250.0*
135
1,852*
135
128
-7
Country Kitchen
Family Dining
220.0
194
1,134
218
204
-14
Cosi
Sandwiches/Bakery
110.6
92
1,202
153
156
+3
Corner Bakery Cafe
Sandwiches/Bakery
180.5
86
2,099
220
186
-34
Copeland’s of New Orleans
Casual Dining
109.0
36
3,028
104
160
+56
Cold Stone Creamery
Coffee/Snacks
283.9
898
316
374
361
-13
Coffee Beanery, The
Coffee/Snacks
43.0*
149
289*
310
249
-61
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, The
Coffee/Snacks
57.0*
142
401*
145
138
-7
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant
Family Dining
205.0*
132
1,553*
132
137
+5
Claim Jumper
Casual Dining
226.0
33
6,848
73
68
-5
Circle K
C-Store
445.0*
2,290
194*
144
136
-8
Cinnabon
Coffee/Snacks
208.0
615
338
76
83
+7
CiCi’s Pizza
Pizza
434.5
517
840
37
40
+3
Church’s Chicken
Chicken
1,000.0
1,553
644
61
65
+4
Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza
Pizza
531.5
495
1,074
74
95
+21
Chipotle
Mexican
475.0*
420
1,131*
12
14
+2
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
2,928.3
1,023
2,862
379
N/A
+22
Chicken Express
Chicken
42.0*
100
420*
27
27
0
Chick-fil-A
Chicken
1,746.4
1,191
1,466
100
93
-7
Chevys Fresh Mex
Mexican
290.0*
106
2,736*
41
45
+4
Cheesecake Factory, The
Casual Dining
916.4
93
9,854
387
N/A
+14
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Burgers
40.0*
33
1,212*
190
193
+3
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
Casual Dining
130.0*
44
2,955*
60
53
-7
Checkers Drive-In/ Rally’s Hamburgers
Burgers
575.0*
788
730*
230
218
-12
Chart House
Seafood
102.0
25
4,080
224
227
+3
Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse
Steak/Barbecue
105.0*
44
2,386*
256
268
+12
Charley’s Grilled Subs
Sandwiches/Bakery
78.0*
236
331*
111
116
+5
Champps Restaurant & Bar
Casual Dining
265.0
62
4,274
124
115
-9
Casey’s General Store
C-Store
245.0*
1,370
179*
320
320
0
Casa Ole
Mexican
55.0*
45
1,222*
182
188
+6
Carvel (Co.)
Coffee/Snacks
140.0
503
278
172
161
-11
Carrows
Family Dining
146.0*
112
1,304*
69
74
+5
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Italian
483.0
168
2,875
272
271
-1
Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe
Mexican
70.0*
48
1,458*
32
33
+1
Carl’s Jr.
Burgers
1,247.7
1,014
1,230
174
189
+15
Caribou Coffee
Coffee/Snacks
145.0*
305
475*
63
60
-3
Captain D’s Seafood
Seafood
515.0*
580
888*
189
213
+24
Capital Grille, The
Steak/Barbecue
131.2
20
6,560
67
75
+8
California Pizza Kitchen
Casual Dining
485.0*
171
2,836*
327
303
-24
Burgerville
Burgers
54.0
39
1,385
3
3
0
Burger King
Burgers
11,300.0
11,220
1,007
232
236
+4
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
Steak/Barbecue
95.1
28
3,396
336
329
-7
Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe
Casual Dining
51.0
38
1,342
64
82
+18
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
511.4
306
1,671
115
110
-5
Buca di Beppo
Italian
259.0*
107
2,421*
196
226
+30
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
Seafood
125.9
22
5,723
305
394
+89
Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
Coffee/Snacks
60.0*
200
300*
166
166
0
Bruegger’s
Sandwiches/Bakery
153.2
244
628
276
367
+91
Brio Tuscan Grille
Italian
67.0
13
5,154
237
266
+29
Bravo! Cucina Italiano
Italian
90.3
25
3,612
113
108
-5
Braum’s Ice Cream
Coffee/Snacks
260.0*
280
929*
52
51
-1
Boston Market
Chicken
645.0*
630
1,024*
148
282
+134
Bonefish Grill
Seafood
196.5*
63
3,119*
80
80
0
Bojangles Famous Chicken n Biscuits
Chicken
421.7
337
1,251
38
38
0
Bob Evans
Family Dining
984.9
581
1,695
140
91
-49
Blimpie
Sandwiches/Bakery
210.0
1,335
157
299
319
+20
Black-eyed Pea, The
Casual Dining
62.0*
57
1,088*
399
N/A
+2
Black Bear Diner
Casual Dining
37.0
23
1,609
192
216
+24
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Pizza
129.0
36
3,583
264
263
-1
Bill Miller BBQ
Steak/Barbecue
72.0*
61
1,180*
99
98
-1
Big Boy
Family Dining
290.0
243
1,193
349
317
-32
Big Apple Bagels
Sandwiches/Bakery
48.8
165
296
301
275
-26
Bickford’s Grille
Family Dining
61.0
56
1,089
298
296
-2
Bice Ristorante
Italian
62.0*
17
3,647*
344
376
+32
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Italian
49.2
17
2,894
146
146
0
Bertucci’s
Italian
200.4
91
2,202
51
48
-3
Bennigan’s Grill & Tavern
Casual Dining
690.0*
310
2,226*
108
111
+3
Benihana
Asian
274.0
105
2,610
255
251
-4
Ben & Jerry’s
Coffee/Snacks
78.0*
300*
260*
313
345
+32
Bellacino’s Pizza & Grinders
Pizza
56.0
80
700
215
243
+28
Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pubs
Casual Dining
112.0
153
732
386
N/A
+15
Bear Rock Cafe
Casual Dining
40.0*
33
1,212*
338
338
0
BD’s Mongolian Barbeque
Asian
50.5
24
2,104
36
37
+1
Baskin-Robbins
Coffee/Snacks
1,006.2
5,100*
197*
236
219
-17
Barnhill’s Buffet
Buffet/Cafeteria
93.0*
41
2,268*
133
126
-7
Bakers Square
Family Dining
225.0*
150
1,500*
377
395
+18
Baker’s Drive-Thru
Burgers
42.0
35
1,200
89
85
-4
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Mexican
347.0*
295
1,176*
155
170
+15
Bahama Breeze
Casual Dining
176.0
32
5,500
212
215
+3
Back Yard Burgers
Burgers
113.2
156
726
281
331
+50
Azteca Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
65.0
34
1,912
117
123
+6
Auntie Anne’s Hand-Rolled Soft Pretzels
Coffee/Snacks
250.0
835
299
103
132
+29
Au Bon Pain
Sandwiches/Bakery
284.0
224
1,268
158
155
-3
Atlanta Bread Company
Sandwiches/Bakery
173.0
165
1,048
345
356
+11
Arctic Circle
Burgers
49.0
79
620
13
12
-1
Arby’s
Sandwiches/Bakery
2,884.0*
3,461
833*
10
9
-1
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Casual Dining
3,978.0
1,671
2,381
335
301
-34
American Cafe, The
Casual Dining
51.0
38
1,342
173
173
0
Ale House Retaurant
Casual Dining
145.0*
38
3,816*
238
228
-10
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant Y Cantina
Mexican
90.2
39
2,313
277
360
+83
Abuelo’s Mexican Food Embassy
Mexican
66.0
22
3,000
96
97
+1
A&W All American Food
Burgers
300.0
695
432
18
20
+2
7-Eleven
C-Store
2,462.6
5,799
425
*R&I estimate