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The biggest traditional casual dining chains in the U.S.

These are the biggest varied menu casual dining chains in the country based on 2022 sales, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. Jun. 20, 2023
Photograph courtesy of Chili's

Here are the bar and grill casual dining chains that generated the most sales in 2022, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report. 

2023 RankChain Name2022 US Sales ($000,000)2022 US Units
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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