Frozen dessert chains within the Top 500 grew sales 0.4% in 2017; unit count decreased 0.6%. Eight saw positive sales growth, while 10 saw sales drop.
| 2018 Rank | Chain Name | 2017 US Sales ($000,000) | 2017 US Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Dairy Queen | $3,643 | 4,455 |
| 74 | Baskin-Robbins | $606 | 2,560 |
| 103 | Cold Stone Creamery | $382 | 923 |
| 119 | Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores | $336* | 280 |
| 185 | Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt | $187* | 424 |
| 199 | Yogurtland | $171* | 258 |
| 248 | Rita's Ice | $124* | 585 |
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
*Technomic estimate; Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report
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