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These are the biggest coffee chains in the U.S.

A look at the coffee sector, which had a difficult 2020, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
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The coffee business was dealt a tough hand in 2020 as consumers stopped commuting and getting coffee on their way to work. But they've since recovered quickly as diners adjusted. 

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

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