The varied menu casual dining sector, notably bar and grill chains, took a big hit in 2020. Here are the biggest chains in that sector.
| 2021 Rank | Chain Name | 2020 US Sales ($000,000) | 2020 US Units |
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Behind the Menu: The family-run Cincinnati-based company continually releases new flavors of its small-batch ice cream, with inspiration coming from many directions.
Marketing Bites: It has been a busy year for chains embracing cultural tie-ins, but we’re no longer seeing the needle move that much.
The Bottom Line: The apparent bidding war between Dutch Bros and 7 Brew over closed Salad and Go sites raises questions about beating your competition to the expansion punch.