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Top 400 Chain Restaurants of 2009

-- Restaurants & Institutions, July 9, 2009

Rankings & Analysis


Top 400 Chain Restaurants of 2009

2008 Top 400 Ranking

Chain Restaurant Chefs Share Menu Trends
The Top 400 Chain Restaurants Earned More Than $300 Billion
The Top 400 chain restaurants had combined systemwide sales of roughly $312.2 billion in 2008, up 7% from the previous year, according to Restaurants & Institutions' annual ranking of the largest chain brands. McDonald’s is, once again, the top-grossing restaurant chain, with worldwide sales of $70.7 billion. While several of the chains on the list saw double-digit worldwide sales growth in 2008, quite a few others experienced sales declines, shuttered units, or faced bankruptcy or buyouts.

2009 Top 400: Full Ranking

Methodology
Top 400 By Segment

Asian

BBQ & Steakhouse

Buffet & Cafeteria

Burgers

Casual Dining

Chicken

Convenience Stores

Coffee shop, tea shop, donut shop

Family Dining

Ice Cream Shops, Juice Shops & Treats

Italian Restaurant

Mexican Restaurant

Pizzeria

Sandwich Shops & Bakery-cafes

Seafood
Top 400 Quiz

What do "30 Rock" and Oprah Winfrey have to do with chain restaurants? Take this quiz and find out.

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