A new crop of restaurant chains is ready to take over America.
2019-06-23Nation'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%
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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%