The small Asian/Noodle category increased sales by 10.3% to $4.1 billion and grew units by 5.2% to 3,381. Panda Express, whose sales comprise almost 47% of the category, increased sales by 11.9% and units by 3.5%. No. 2 chain Noodles & Company also added to the healthy growth rate.
2016 Rank | Chain Name | 2015 U.S. Sales ($000) | 2015 U.S. Units |
| 27 | Panda Express | 2,550,184 | 1,790 |
| 83 | Noodles & Company | 517,943 | 491 |
| 106 | Pei Wei Asian Diner | 350,343 | 213 |
| 158 | Sarku Japan | 226,500* | 235* |
| 240 | Genghis Grill | 124,000* | 86* |
*Technomic estimate
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