Once again, more than 80% of the limited-service segment’s sales came from QSRs, though fast casuals posted stronger growth, in terms of both sales and units. In both segments, tech-based changes continued to drive innovation, with QSRs and fast casuals ramping up delivery as well as continuing to focus on mobile-based order-and-pay solutions.
Limited-service segment growth by segment
- 3.9% — Top 500 overall limited-service sales growth
- 8.8% — Top 500 fast-casual sales growth
- 2.9% — Top 500 quick-service sales growth
Quick Service
2018 Rank Chain Name 2017 US Sales ($000,000) 2017 US Units Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
Fast Casual
| 2018 Rank | Chain Name | 2017 US Sales ($000,000) | 2017 US Units |
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Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
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