50 Most Successful Restaurant Chains in America

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35. Jersey Mike’s Subs
> Menu category: Sandwich
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.2 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 38.10%

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34. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
> Menu category: Sandwiches
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.3 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 19.50%

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33. Red Lobster
> Menu category: Seafood
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.4 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 5.00%

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32. Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
> Menu category: Chicken
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.4 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 38.00%

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31. Outback Steakhouse
> Menu category: Steak
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.6 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 24.20%

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