Family-casual chains within the Top 500 saw sales decline 4.8% in 2018; unit count decreased 3.8%. Only one chain saw positive sales growth, while 11 saw sales declines.
2019 Rank Chain Name 2018 US Sales ($000,000) 2018 US Units Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
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Behind the Menu: The Wisconsin-born fast-food chain is spreading its Midwest culinary roots into new territory, and that growth is fueling the launch of new menu items.
The Bottom Line: The fast-growing Chinese chain, known for its low prices, is reportedly acquiring the higher-end brand Blue Bottle Coffee from Nestle for $400 million.
The Bottom Line: The coffee chain’s stock has stumbled since it went public in September, at least in part due to landlord delays. But executives believe the company has shaken that off.