50 Most Successful Restaurant Chains in America

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30. Cracker Barrel
> Menu category: Family style
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.7billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 25.90%

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29. Denny’s
> Menu category: Family style
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $2.7 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 41.00%

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28. Whataburger
> Menu category: Burgers
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $3.1 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 14.50%

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27. Texas Roadhouse
> Menu category: Steak
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $3.4 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 44.40%

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26. IHOP
> Menu category: Family style
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $3.5 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 38.50%

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