These are the biggest casual dining Italian chains, including pizza, in the U.S., according to Technomic.
| 2021 Rank | Chain Name | 2020 US Sales ($000,000) | 2020 US Units |
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The 38-unit family owned chain is transitioning to an employee-ownership trust model that its founders believe will keep its people-first culture in place long after they are gone.
According to new data from the National Restaurant Association, increases have impacted the entire P&L, from food and labor to utilities and swipe fees.
The Bottom Line: More restaurant franchisees have declared bankruptcy so far this year than in all of 2025. And more of those filings suggest a business that is just not profitable.