Bob Evans

The 400-unit family-dining chain had been owned by Golden Gate Capital since 2017. Its new owner is planning long-term growth.

The segment and its sub-sectors like the buffets market haven't had an easy time post-pandemic, prompting many members of the old guard to arm themselves with shiny new upstarts as future growth vehicles. But there's still plenty of effort being spent on helping the longtime leaders keep their footing, as this look at the Top 10 shows.