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These are the largest sandwich chains in the U.S.

Here are the biggest sandwich concepts in the country based on 2021 U.S. system sales, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Jun. 01, 2022
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The sandwich market continued to change, though Subway remained on top once again. Its competitors continued to gain share, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. 

2022 RankChain Name2021 US Sales ($000,000)2021 US Units
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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