Top 500
Chain restaurants faced another tough year in 2017, struggling to grow sales in the face of challenging labor and real estate markets and a crowded, competitive restaurant space. Chains failed to outpace regional brands and independents as they struggled against consumers’ negative perceptions. Still, over half of the industry’s $536.8 billion came from the Top 500 chains. Here, we dive into Technomic’s Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report, providing data and insights into the trends.
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“THE INDUSTRY IS SATURATED. ... BUT IF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT RESTAURANT, THE RIGHT LOCATION AND THE RIGHT OFFERING, THERE’S SUCCESS TO BE HAD.”PATRICK NOONE,
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOMIC