These are the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains taking over America
by Kate Taylor
via Business Insider
A new crop of restaurant chains is ready to take over America.
Nation’s Restaurant News recently released its annual Top 200 list, breaking down the biggest names in the business.
From fast-casual pizza brands to chicken chains, the trade publication is keeping tabs on some up-and-coming brands that are growing fast. Chains such as MOD Pizza and Shake Shack are opening dozens of locations while also boosting same-store sales.
Here are the 10 fastest-growing chains in the US by systemwide sales:
10. Blaze Pizza
Percent growth: 17.06%
9. Jersey Mike’s Subs
Percent growth: 17.82%
8. Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Percent growth: 20.25%
7. True Food Kitchen
Percent growth: 22.17%
6. Raising Cane’s
Percent growth: 22.46%
5. The Habit Burger Grill
Percent growth: 22.86%
4. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Percent growth: 27.08%
3. Shake Shack
Percent growth: 27.31%
2. First Watch
Percent growth: 33.04%
1. MOD Pizza
Percent growth: 44.70%