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The largest Asian chains in the U.S.

These are the highest-grossing Asian chains in Technomic’s Top 250. By Restaurant Business Staff on May 13, 2020
P.F. Chang’s lo mein
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The Asian segment grew sales 2.3% in 2019. Unit growth increased 1.9%.

RankChain name2019 U.S. sales ($000,000)Sales stimated2019 U.S. units
52P.F. Chang's $918  221
119Benihana $340 *71
233Nobu $139 *17
245Gyu-Kaku $129 *52

Source: Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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