50 Most Successful Restaurant Chains in America

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40. Hardee’s
> Menu category: Burgers
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $1.9 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): -5.00%

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39. Zaxby’s
> Menu category: Chicken
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $1.9 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 2.00%

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38. Culver’s
> Menu category: Burgers
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $1.9 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 13.00%

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37. Longhorn Steakhouse
> Menu category: Steak
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.1 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 35.00%

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36. The Cheesecake Factory
> Menu category: Varied
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.2 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 44.00%

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