Photograph courtesy of Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie's strong pandemic recovery vaulted it into the top spot among other beverage and snack chains. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $948 | 1,047 |
| 61 | Krispy Kreme | $818* | 373 |
| 76 | Smoothie King | $602 | 1,053 |
| 81 | Auntie Anne's | $576 | 1,133 |
| 88 | Jamba | $505 | 757 |
| 115 | Nothing Bundt Cakes | $351* | 426 |
| 159 | Cinnabon | $224 | 939 |
| 162 | Wetzel's Pretzels | $221 | 350 |
| 227 | Kung Fu Tea | $135 | 278 |
| 237 | Great American Cookies | $132* | 373 |
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate
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