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Traditional casual dining chains, those with varied menus, enjoyed something of a comeback in 2021, even if many haven't fully recovered from the pandemic. Here are the largest such chains, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
| 2022 Rank | Chain Name | 2021 US Sales ($000,000) | 2021 US Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Applebee's | $4,168 | 1,578 |
| 26 | Chili's Grill & Bar | $3,576 | 1,234 |
| 36 | The Cheesecake Factory | $2,293 | 207 |
| 46 | Red Robin | $1,403 | 531 |
| 49 | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | $1,087 | 212 |
| 63 | TGI Fridays | $780* | 310 |
| 72 | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | $647 | 175 |
| 79 | Yard House | $578 | 81 |
| 95 | Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants | $447* | 54 |
| 112 | O'Charley's | $363 | 156 |
| 124 | Topgolf | $316* | 67 |
| 132 | Ruby Tuesday | $296* | 206 |
| 133 | Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar | $294 | 40 |
| 134 | Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub | $291 | 103 |
| 147 | Seasons 52 | $254 | 44 |
| 152 | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill | $247 | 54 |
| 153 | Bahama Breeze Island Grille | $240 | 43 |
| 167 | True Food Kitchen | $210* | 40 |
| 191 | 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse | $175 | 31 |
| 211 | Insomnia Cookies | $158* | 210 |
| 214 | Bar Louie | $150* | 69 |
| 215 | Roosters | $150* | 42 |
| 219 | Wings and Rings | $142 | 68 |
| 228 | Hard Rock Cafe | $135* | 35 |
| 235 | Johnny Rockets | $132 | 131 |
| 238 | The Melting Pot | $131* | 96 |
| 240 | Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks | $130* | 45 |
| 246 | Mimi's Cafe | $128* | 48 |
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
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