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The biggest steak chains in the U.S.

These are the largest steak-centric restaurant companies in the U.S., according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
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The steak business took a big hit in 2020 because of the pandemic. Here are the largest steak chains in the U.S., 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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