Want to know which fast-casual Asian and noodle restaurant chains did best last year? Check out this list from Technomic.
| 2021 Rank | Chain Name | 2020 US Sales ($000,000) | 2020 US Units |
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The Bottom Line: Unemployment among younger Americans has soared, as have student loan delinquency rates, while average rent keeps going up. No wonder restaurant traffic is awful.
The Bottom Line: Publicly traded companies often spend their extra cash to buy back shares. But franchisors of struggling chains might be better off investing that cash in the restaurants.
The Bottom Line: Full-service restaurant chains are winning, slightly, in a weak overall market. Brands are rethinking unit count, focusing on service and pushing a lot of value.