Technomic has released the Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. The comprehensive report documents the performance of U.S. chain restaurants during 2021. Principal conclusions include:
- Collective revenue of $360 billion in 2021, approximately 18 percent higher than the previous year impacted by COVID.
- Collectively the top five 500 restaurants encompass 26,000 locations with expansion in 2021.
- Menu items featuring chicken increased by 10 percent in 2021 reflecting versatility, cost, consumer preference and suitability for small growing restaurant chains.
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