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The biggest dessert chains in the U.S.

Here are the biggest frozen dessert chains in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
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The biggest frozen dessert chains in the country, led by Dairy Queen, had a mixed 2020, according to Technomic. 

2021 RankChain Name2020 US Sales ($000,000)2020 US Units
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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