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The largest family-casual chains in the U.S.

These are the highest-grossing family-casual chains in Technomic’s Top 250.
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The family-casual segment saw sales decline 3.1%  in 2019. Unit growth decreased by 5.5%.

RankChain name2019 U.S. sales ($000,000)Sales stimated2019 U.S. units
39Golden Corral $1,746  483
149Sizzler $259  122
167Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes $212 *97
174Luby's $195  79
231Old Country Buffet/HomeTown Buffet $143 *49

Source: Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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