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The largest burger chains in the U.S. in 2022

These are the largest quick-service and fast-casual hamburger chains in 2022, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Jun. 20, 2023
Photograph courtesy of Five Guys

Burger chains continue to be popular with U.S. consumers and 2022 was no exception. Here are the largest limited-service burger concepts in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. 

2023 RankChain Name2022 US Sales ($000,000)2022 US Units
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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