50 Most Successful Restaurant Chains in America

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15. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
> Menu category: Chicken
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $4.8 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 3.80%

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14. KFC
> Menu category: Chicken
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $5.1 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 8.00%

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13. Pizza Hut
> Menu category: Pizza
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $5.5 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 1.00%

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12. Panera Bread
> Menu category: Bakery café
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $5.8 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 2.00%

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11. Sonic Drive-In
> Menu category: Burgers
> Total U.S. sales (2021): $5.9 billion
> Change over total U.S. sales (2020): 3.00%

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