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The following is a list of notable restaurant chains in the United States .
Asian/Pacific [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Parent company
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
BonChon Chicken
Busan, South Korea
2002
Dallas, Texas
115
Nationwide
Cupbop
Salt Lake County, Utah
2013
Salt Lake City , Utah
38
Mountain states, Oklahoma
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
Honolulu, Hawaii
1976
Honolulu, Hawaii
209
Western states, Hawaii, Alaska, Texas, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Guam
Known as L&L Drive-Inn in Hawaii
Manchu Wok
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
1980
Markham, Ontario, Canada
MTY Food Group
14
Nationwide
Noodles & Company
Denver, Colorado
1995
Broomfield, Colorado
448
Nationwide
Panda Express
Glendale, California
1983
Rosemead, California
Panda Restaurant Group
2,316
Nationwide
Pei Wei Asian Diner
Scottsdale, Arizona
2000
Irving, Texas
PWD Acquisition LLC
119
South, West, Mid-Atlantic, Upper Midwest
Phở Hòa
San Jose, California
1983
Sacramento, California
23
West, Southeast, Upper Midwest, Massachusetts
Pick Up Stix
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
1989
Laguna Hills, California
57
Southern California
Sarku Japan
Boston, Massachusetts
1987
Markham, Ontario , Canada
203
Nationwide
Yoshinoya
Tokyo, Japan
1899
Kita, Tokyo, Japan
103
California
Baked goods [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Parent company
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Au Bon Pain
Boston, Massachusetts
1976
Richardson, Texas
AMPEX Brands
121
Nationwide
Auntie Anne's
Downingtown, Pennsylvania
1988
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Focus Brands
1,133
Nationwide
Bruegger's Bagels
Troy, New York
1983
Denver, Colorado
JAB Holding Company
190
East, Southwest
Cinnabon
Federal Way, Washington
1985
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Focus Brands
939
Nationwide
Crumbl Cookies
Logan, Utah
2017
700+
Nationwide
Daylight Donuts
Tulsa, Oklahoma
1954
Tulsa, Oklahoma
354
Midwest
Duck Donuts
Duck, North Carolina
2006
Hampden Township, Pennsylvania
109
Nationwide
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Golden, Colorado
1995
Lakewood, Colorado
JAB Holding Company
690
Nationwide
Great American Cookies
Dunwoody, Georgia
1977
Atlanta, Georgia
FAT Brands
371
East
Great Harvest Bread Company
Great Falls, Montana
1976
Dillon, Montana
176
Nationwide
Honey Dew Donuts
Mansfield, Massachusetts
1973
Plainville, Massachusetts
125
New England
Insomnia Cookies
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2003
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Krispy Kreme
210
Nationwide
Krispy Kreme
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
1937
Charlotte, North Carolina
JAB Holding Company
373
Nationwide
La Madeleine
Dallas, Texas
1983
Dallas, Texas
Groupe Le Duff
86
Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest
Le Pain Quotidien
Brussels, Belgium
1990
New York, New York
260
Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Illinois, California
Mrs. Fields
Palo Alto, California
1977
Broomfield, Colorado
Famous Brands International
300
Nationwide
Pretzelmaker
Pennsylvania
1991
Atlanta, Georgia
FAT Brands
280
Nationwide
Shipley Do-Nuts
Houston, Texas
1936
Houston, Texas
Peak Rock Capital
300+
Southern states, Colorado
Wetzel's Pretzels
Redondo Beach, California
1994
Pasadena, California
CenterOak Partners LLC
350
Nationwide
Winchell's Donuts
Temple City, California
1948
City of Industry, California
Yum-Yum Donuts
170
West, Midwest
Yum-Yum Donuts
Los Angeles, California
1971
City of Industry, California
71
California
Beverages [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Argo Tea
Chicago , Illinois
2003
Chicago , Illinois
41
East and Upper Midwest
Biggby Coffee
East Lansing , Michigan
1995
Lansing , Michigan
265
Southeast and Midwest
Caribou Coffee
Edina , Minnesota
1992
Brooklyn Center , Minnesota
460
Midwest
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Los Angeles , California
1963
Los Angeles , California
1,000+
California
Coffee Beanery
Dearborn , Michigan
1976
Flushing , Michigan
120+
Nationwide
CosMc's
Bolingbrook, Illinois
2023
Chicago , Illinois
1
Nationwide
Dunkin' Donuts
Quincy , Massachusetts
1950
Canton , Massachusetts
9,244
Nationwide
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Saint Paul , Minnesota
1987
Minneapolis , Minnesota
74
Midwest
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Grants Pass, Oregon
1992
Grants Pass, Oregon
538
West
Gloria Jean's Coffees
Long Grove , Illinois
1979
Castle Hill , New South Wales , Australia
1,000
Nationwide
Gregorys Coffee
New York , New York
2006
New York , New York
31
Northeast
Heine Brothers'
Louisville , Kentucky
1994
Louisville , Kentucky
17
Kentucky
Intelligentsia Coffee & Tea
Chicago , Illinois
1995
Chicago , Illinois
16
Nationwide
Jamba Juice
San Luis Obispo , California
1990
Atlanta , Georgia
757
Nationwide
Juice It Up!
Brea , California
1995
Irvine , California
85
West
Kung Fu Tea
Queens , New York
2010
New York , New York
278
Nationwide
Orange Julius
Los Angeles , California
1926
Edina , Minnesota
5,700
Nationwide
Peet's Coffee
Berkeley , California
1966
Emeryville , California
230
West and Midwest
Philz Coffee
San Francisco , California
2002
San Francisco , California
57
Nationwide
Planet Smoothie
Atlanta , Georgia
1995
Scottsdale , Arizona
100+
Nationwide
Robeks
Los Angeles , California
1996
Los Angeles , California
91
West
Seattle's Best Coffee
Seattle , Washington
1970
Seattle , Washington
Nationwide
Smoothie King
Kenner , Louisiana
1973
Coppell , Texas
1,053
Nationwide
Starbucks
Seattle , Washington
1971
Seattle , Washington
15,450
Nationwide
Swig
St. George, Utah
2010
American Fork, Utah
43
West
Tim Hortons
Hamilton , Ontario , Canada
1964
Toronto , Ontario , Canada
637
North
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Destin , Florida
1997
Atlanta , Georgia
1,047
Nationwide
Chicken [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Charlotte , North Carolina
1977
Charlotte , North Carolina
773
Southeast
Boston Market
Newton , Massachusetts
1984
Golden , Colorado
298
Nationwide
Brown's Chicken & Pasta
Bridgeview , Illinois
1949
Villa Park , Illinois
20
Illinois, New Jersey
Bush's Chicken
Waco , Texas
1996
Waco , Texas
90
Southwest and Colorado
Chester's International
Birmingham , Alabama
1952
Mountain Brook , Alabama
1,000+
Nationwide
Chick-fil-A
Hapeville , Georgia
1946
College Park , Georgia
2,704
Nationwide
Chicken Express
Benbrook , Texas
1988
Burleson , Texas
200+
Nationwide
Chicken Salad Chick
Auburn , Alabama
2008
Auburn , Alabama
205
Southeast, Midwest
Church's Chicken
San Antonio , Texas
1952
Atlanta , Georgia
898
Nationwide
Cluck-U Chicken
New Brunswick , New Jersey
1985
College Park , Maryland
17
Mid-Atlantic
Dave's Hot Chicken
Los Angeles , California
2017
Pasadena , California
82
Nationwide
El Pollo Loco
Guasave , Sinaloa , Mexico
1974
Costa Mesa , California
480
West
Golden Chick
San Marcos , Texas
1967
Richardson , Texas
207
Nationwide
Guthrie's
Haleyville , Alabama
1964
Auburn , Alabama
29
South
Hartz Chicken
Texas
1972
Spring , Texas
60+
Louisiana, Texas
Jollibee
Pasig, Philippines
1978
Pasig, Philippines
54
West, Mid-Atlantic, Hawaii
KFC
North Corbin , Kentucky
1952
Louisville, Kentucky
3,953
Nationwide
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Lima , Ohio
1966
Fort Walton Beach , Florida
131
South and Midwest
Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken
Los Angeles , California
1976
Los Angeles , California
148
California, Texas
Maryland Fried Chicken
Orlando , Florida
1961
Los Angeles , California
160
20 US states and The Bahamas
Pollo Campero
Guatemala
1971
Dallas , Texas
77
Nationwide
Pollo Tropical
Miami , Florida
1988
Doral , Florida
169
Southeast
Popeyes
Arabi , Louisiana
1972
Miami , Florida
2,754
Nationwide
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Baton Rouge , Louisiana
1996
Baton Rouge , Louisiana
567
South and Midwest
Slim Chickens
Fayetteville , Arkansas
2003
Fayetteville , Arkansas
116
Nationwide
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Smithfield , North Carolina
1977
Smithfield , North Carolina
39
North Carolina
Wingstop
Garland , Texas
1994
Addison , Texas
1,534
Nationwide
Zaxby's
Statesboro , Georgia
1990
Athens , Georgia
910
Southeast (and Utah)
Frozen desserts [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Andy's Frozen Custard
Osage Beach , Missouri
1986
Springfield , Missouri
109
Nationwide
Baskin-Robbins
Glendale , California
1945
Canton , Massachusetts
2,317
Nationwide
Ben & Jerry's
Burlington , Vermont
1978
South Burlington , Vermont
221
Nationwide
Braum's
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
1968
Tuttle , Oklahoma
290
Nationwide
Bruster's Ice Cream
Bridgewater , Pennsylvania
1990
Bridgewater , Pennsylvania
Nationwide
Carvel
Hartsdale , New York
1929
Farmington , Connecticut
371
Nationwide
Cold Stone Creamery
Tempe , Arizona
1988
Scottsdale , Arizona
875
Nationwide
Dairy Queen
Joliet , Illinois
1940
Edina , Minnesota
4,339
Nationwide
Dippin' Dots
New Grand Chain , Illinois
1988
Paducah , Kentucky
Nationwide
Fosters Freeze
Inglewood , California
1946
Rancho Cucamonga , California
74
California
Golden Spoon
Tustin , California
1981
Rancho Santa Margarita , California
23
California
Graeter's
Cincinnati , Ohio
1874
Cincinnati , Ohio
53
Midwest
Häagen-Dazs
Brooklyn , New York
1961
Minneapolis , Minnesota
600
Nationwide
Handel's Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
Youngstown , Ohio
1945
Canfield , Ohio
45
West, Great Lakes, Alabama, Pennsylvania
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream and Treatery
Kansas City , Missouri
1989
Fulton County , Georgia
10
Nationwide
Marble Slab Creamery
Houston , Texas
1983
Fulton County , Georgia
391
Nationwide
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
San Fernando Valley , California
2007
Encino , California
345
Nationwide
Oberweis Dairy
Kane County , Illinois
1927
North Aurora , Illinois
41
Upper Midwest
Pinkberry
West Hollywood , California
2005
Scottsdale , Arizona
260
Nationwide
Red Mango
Los Angeles , California
2006
Dallas , Texas
50
Nationwide
Rita's Italian Ice
Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
1984
Bensalem , Pennsylvania
600+
Nationwide
Sweet Frog
Richmond , Virginia
2009
Richmond , Virginia
350+
Nationwide
Tastee-Freez
Joliet , Illinois
1950
Newport Beach , California
23
Mid-Atlantic and Midwest
TCBY
Little Rock , Arkansas
1981
Broomfield , Colorado
470+
Nationwide
Tropical Sno
Provo , Utah
1984
Draper , Utah
Nationwide
Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
California
2008
Fullerton , California
100+
West
Yogen Früz
Thornhill , Ontario , Canada
1986
Markham , Ontario , Canada
1,300+
East Coast, Illinois, Texas
Yogurtland
Fullerton , California
2006
Irvine , California
326
Nationwide
Hamburgers [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
A&W Restaurants
Lodi , California
1919
Lexington , Kentucky
900+
Nationwide
Arctic Circle Restaurants
Midvale , Utah
1950
Salt Lake City , Utah
71
West
Back Yard Burgers
Cleveland , Mississippi
1987
Nashville , Tennessee
15
South and Midwest
Big Boy
Glendale , California
1936
Warren , Michigan
66
Midwest and California
Blake's Lotaburger
Albuquerque , New Mexico
1952
Albuquerque , New Mexico
75
Southwest
Bumper's Drive-In
Canton , Mississippi
1983
Canton , Mississippi
35
Mississippi and Tennessee
Burger King
Jacksonville , Florida
1953
Miami-Dade County , Florida
7,105
Nationwide
Burger Street
Lewisville , Texas
1985
Dallas , Texas
14
South central
BurgerFi
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea , Florida
2011
Palm Beach , Florida
120
East and Midwest
Burgerville
Vancouver , Washington
1961
Vancouver , Washington
47
Pacific Northwest
Carl's Jr.
Hardee's
Los Angeles , California
Rocky Mount , North Carolina
1941
1960
Franklin, Tennessee
2,774
1,062 (Carl's Jr.)
1,712 (Hardee's)
Nationwide
Carl's Jr. in the West, Hardee's in the East
Checkers
Rally's
Mobile , Alabama
Louisville , Kentucky
1985
1986
Tampa , Florida
895
580 (Checkers)
315 (Rally's)
Nationwide
Checkers in the Southeast and Northeast, Rally's in the Midwest and California
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Sanibel , Florida
1986
Fort Myers , Florida
3
East
Cook Out
Greensboro , North Carolina
1989
Thomasville , North Carolina
319+
Southeast
Culver's
Sauk City , Wisconsin
1984
Prairie du Sac , Wisconsin
899+
Midwest and Southeast
Farmer Boys
Perris , California
1981
Riverside , California
101
California
Fatburger
Los Angeles , California
1947
Beverly Hills , California
200+
West
Five Guys
Arlington County , Virginia
1986
Lorton , Virginia
1,453
Nationwide
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Wichita , Kansas
2002
Wichita , Kansas
450
Nationwide
Frisch's Big Boy
Cincinnati , Ohio
1939
Cincinnati , Ohio
74
Great Lakes
Fuddruckers
San Antonio , Texas
1979
Houston , Texas
64
Nationwide
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard
Boulder , Colorado
1987
Lakewood , Colorado
31
Colorado & Wyoming
The Habit Burger Grill
Santa Barbara , California
1969
Irvine , California
358
Nationwide
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Goldsboro , North Carolina
1991
Mount Olive , North Carolina
108
South and Midwest
In-N-Out Burger
Baldwin Park , California
1948
Irvine , California
387
West & Texas
Jack in the Box
San Diego , California
1951
San Diego , California
2,197
Nationwide
Jack's
Homewood , Alabama
1960
Sumiton , Alabama
238
Southeast
Krystal
Chattanooga , Tennessee
1932
Atlanta , Georgia
360
Southeast
McDonald's
San Bernardino , California
1940
Chicago , Illinois
13,520
Nationwide
Milo's Hamburgers
Birmingham , Alabama
1946
Birmingham , Alabama
22
Nationwide
Mooyah
Plano , Texas
2007
Plano , Texas
100+
Nationwide
Original Tommy's
Los Angeles, California
1946
Monrovia, California
34
West
Roy Rogers Restaurants
Fort Wayne , Indiana
1968
Frederick , Maryland
41
Mid-Atlantic
Shake Shack
New York , New York
2004
New York , New York
262
Nationwide
Smashburger
Denver , Colorado
2007
Denver , Colorado
220
Nationwide
Sonic Drive-In
Shawnee , Oklahoma
1953
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
3,545
Nationwide
Spangles
Wichita , Kansas
1978
Wichita , Kansas
27
Kansas
Steak 'n Shake
Normal , Illinois
1934
Indianapolis , Indiana
403
Midwest, South, California
Swensons
Akron , Ohio
1934
Akron , Ohio
20
Indiana, Ohio
Umami Burger
Los Angeles , California
2009
Los Angeles , California
25
California, Washington, North East, Florida
Ward's
Hattiesburg , Mississippi
1978
Hattiesburg , Mississippi
38
Mississippi
Wayback Burgers
Newark , Delaware
1991
Cheshire , Connecticut
156
Nationwide
Wendy's
Columbus , Ohio
1969
Dublin , Ohio
6,004
Nationwide
Whataburger
Corpus Christi , Texas
1950
San Antonio , Texas
948
Nationwide
White Castle
Wichita , Kansas
1921
Columbus , Ohio
345
Midwest, Arizona
Zip's Drive-in
Kennewick , Washington
1953
Kennewick , Washington
39
Washington, Idaho
Hot dogs [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Hot Dog on a Stick
Santa Monica , California
1946
Carlsbad , California
80
West
James Coney Island
Houston , Texas
1923
Houston , Texas
9
Texas
Nathan's Famous
Brooklyn , New York
1916
Jericho , New York
213
Nationwide
Portillo's Restaurants
Villa Park , Illinois
1963
Oak Brook , Illinois
69
Illinois, Indiana, Arizona, California
Sneaky Pete's
Birmingham , Alabama
1966
Birmingham , Alabama
39
Alabama
Wienerschnitzel
Los Angeles , California
1961
Irvine , California
328
West, South
Mediterranean [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Cava
Rockville, Maryland
2011
Washington, D.C.
170
Nationwide
Daphne's Greek Cafe
California
1991
Los Angeles , California
9
California
The Halal Guys
New York , New York
1990
New York , New York
Nationwide
Pita Pit
Kingston , Ontario , Canada
1995
Coeur d'Alene , Idaho
500+
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
Birmingham, Alabama
1998
Birmingham, Alabama
94
Zankou Chicken
Beirut, Lebanon
1962
Vernon, California
12
Southern California
Mexican/Tex-Mex [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Baja Fresh
Scottsdale , Arizona
1990
Newbury Park , California
162
North
Cafe Rio
St. George , Utah
1997
Cottonwood Heights , Utah
150
California Tortilla
Bethesda , Maryland
1995
Potomac , Maryland
51
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Denver , Colorado
1993
Newport Beach , California
2,926
Nationwide
Del Taco
Yermo , California
1964
Lake Forest , California
603
El Taco Tote
Ciudad Juárez , Chihuahua , Mexico
1988
El Paso , Texas
23
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fort Worth, Texas
2001
Fort Worth, Texas
137
Green/Red Burrito
Hawaiian Gardens , California
1980
Franklin , Tennessee
500+
La Salsa
Los Angeles , California
1979
Scottsdale , Arizona
6
Mighty Taco
Buffalo , New York
1973
East Amherst , New York
19
Moe's Southwest Grill
Atlanta , Georgia
2000
Atlanta , Georgia
657
Qdoba
Denver , Colorado
1995
San Diego , California
739
Rubio's Coastal Grill
San Diego , California
1983
Carlsbad , California
157
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Charlotte , North Carolina
2000
Charlotte , North Carolina
80+
Taco Bell
Downey , California
1962
Irvine , California
7,002
Nationwide
Taco Bueno
Abilene , Texas
1967
Irving , Texas
123
Nationwide
Taco Cabana
San Antonio , Texas
1978
San Antonio , Texas
148
Nationwide
Taco Casa
Fort Worth , Texas
1972
Fort Worth , Texas
100
Taco Casa
Tuscaloosa , Alabama
1974
Tuscaloosa , Alabama
7
Taco del Mar
Seattle , Washington
1992
Denver , Colorado
100
Tacos El Cuñado
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2008
Grand Rapids, Michigan
11
Taco John's
Cheyenne , Wyoming
1969
Cheyenne , Wyoming
373
Taco Mayo
Norman , Oklahoma
1978
Oklahoma City , Oklahoma
13
Taco Palenque
Laredo, Texas
1987
Laredo, Texas
19
Taco Time
Eugene , Oregon
1960
Scottsdale , Arizona
300+
Taco Time (Northwest)
White Center , Washington
1962
Renton , Washington
70+
Taco Villa
Odessa , Texas
1968
Fort Worth , Texas and Lubbock , Texas
30
Tijuana Flats
Winter Park , Florida
1995
Maitland , Florida
124
Wahoo's Fish Taco
Costa Mesa , California
1988
Santa Ana , California
37
Pizza/Italian [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
America's Incredible Pizza Company
Springfield, Missouri
2002
Springfield, Missouri
73
Southeast
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria
Los Angeles, California
1992
Los Angeles, California
12
Greater Los Angeles
Blackjack Pizza
Federal Heights, Colorado
1983
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
38
Colorado, Wyoming, Arizona
Blaze Pizza
Irvine , California
2011
Pasadena , California
313
Nationwide
Casey's
Boone , Iowa
1967
Ankeny , Iowa
2,600+
Midwest, South
Cicis
Plano , Texas
1985
Irving , Texas
299
D.P. Dough
Amherst , Massachusetts
1983
Columbus , Ohio
37
Domino's
Ypsilanti , Michigan
1960
Ann Arbor , Michigan
6,560
Nationwide
Donatos Pizza
Columbus , Ohio
1963
Gahanna , Ohio
169
East of Chicago Pizza
Willard , Ohio
1982
Lima , Ohio
80
Fazoli's
Lexington , Kentucky
1988
Lexington , Kentucky
217
Fox's Pizza Den
Pitcairn, Pennsylvania
1971
Murrysville, Pennsylvania
250
Frank Pepe's
New Haven, Connecticut
1925
Meriden, CT
16
East
Gino's East
Chicago , Illinois
1966
Chicago , Illinois
6
Gino's Pizza and Spaghetti
Huntington , West Virginia
1961
Huntington , West Virginia
40
Giordano's Pizzeria
Chicago , Illinois
1974
Chicago , Illinois
69
Godfather's Pizza
Omaha , Nebraska
1973
Omaha , Nebraska
445
Grotto Pizza
Rehoboth Beach , Delaware
1960
Rehoboth Beach , Delaware
17
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania
Happy's Pizza
Detroit, Michigan
1994
Farmington Hills, Michigan
65
Great Lakes and West
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Taylor , Michigan
1973
Madison Heights , Michigan
533
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Nashville, Tennessee
1991
Nashville, Tennessee
8000+
Midwest, East
Jet's Pizza
Sterling Heights , Michigan
1978
Sterling Heights , Michigan
390
Ledo Pizza
Adelphi , Maryland
1955
Annapolis , Maryland
116
Little Caesars
Garden City , Michigan
1959
Detroit , Michigan
4,181
Nationwide
Lou Malnati's
Lincolnwood, Illinois
1971
Northbrook, Illinois
81
Marco's Pizza
Oregon, Ohio
1978
Toledo, Ohio
1,002
Nationwide
MOD Pizza
Seattle , Washington
2008
Bellevue , Washington
506
Monical's Pizza
Toledo, Illinois
1959
Bradley, Illinois
40
Midwest
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Palo Alto , California
1978
Newport Beach , California
246
Mr. Gatti's Pizza
Stephenville , Texas
1964
Fort Worth , Texas
140+
Papa Gino's
Boston , Massachusetts
1961
Dedham , Massachusetts
97
Papa John's Pizza
Jeffersonville , Indiana
1984
Jeffersontown , Kentucky
3,164
Nationwide
Papa Murphy's
Merger
1995
Vancouver , Washington
1,240
Pieology Pizzeria
Fullerton , California
2011
Rancho Santa Margarita , California
140
Pizza Fusion
Deerfield Beach, Florida
2006
Deerfield Beach, Florida
7
Pizza Hut
Wichita , Kansas
1958
Plano , Texas
6,548
Nationwide
Pizza Inn
Dallas , Texas
1958
The Colony , Texas
158
Pizza Patrón
Dallas , Texas
1986
San Antonio , Texas
100
Pizza Ranch
Hull , Iowa
1981
Orange City , Iowa
213
Pizzeria Regina
Boston, Massachusetts
1926
Woburn, Massachusetts
12
Massachusetts
Round Table Pizza
Menlo Park, California
1959
Atlanta, Georgia
416
Sbarro
New York , New York
1956
Columbus , Ohio
296
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint
Atlanta , Georgia
2009
Atlanta , Georgia
38
Salad/vegetarian/vegan [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Chopt
New York, New York
2001
New York, New York
70
East
Just Salad
New York, New York
2006
New York, New York
70
East and Midwest
Saladworks
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
1986
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
100
East and Midwest
Sweetgreen
Washington, D.C.
2007
Culver City, California
213
East, Texas, Illinois, California
Veggie Grill
Irvine, California
2006
Santa Monica, California
29
West, Massachusetts
WaBa Grill
Los Angeles
2006
115
Western United States
Sandwiches [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Arby's
Boardman , Ohio
1964
Sandy Springs , Georgia
3,409
Nationwide
Atlanta Bread Company
Sandy Springs , Georgia
1994
Smyrna , Georgia
37
Blimpie
Hoboken , New Jersey
1964
Scottsdale , Arizona
2,000
Nationwide
Camille's Sidewalk Cafe
Tulsa , Oklahoma
1996
Tulsa , Oklahoma
107
Capriotti's
Wilmington , Delaware
1976
Las Vegas , Nevada
106
Charleys Philly Steaks
Columbus , Ohio
1986
Columbus , Ohio
589
Corner Bakery Cafe
Chicago, Illinois
1991
Dallas, Texas
161
Nationwide
Così
New York , New York
1996
Boston , Massachusetts
66
Cousins Subs
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
1972
Menomonee Falls , Wisconsin
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
Dedham , Massachusetts
1967
Dedham , Massachusetts
86
New England
DiBella's
Rochester , New York
1918
Rochester , New York
43
Earl of Sandwich
Lake Buena Vista , Florida
2004
Orlando , Florida
31
Eegee's
Tucson , Arizona
1971
Tucson , Arizona
24
Erbert & Gerbert's
Eau Claire , Wisconsin
1987
Eau Claire , Wisconsin
50+
Firehouse Subs
Jacksonville , Florida
1994
Jacksonville , Florida
1,164
Nationwide
Great Wraps
1974
Atlanta , Georgia
Nationwide
HoneyBaked Ham Co.
409
Jason's Deli
Beaumont , Texas
1976
Beaumont , Texas
247
Nationwide
Jerry's Subs & Pizza
Wheaton , Maryland
1954
Gaithersburg , Maryland
28
Jersey Mike's Subs
Point Pleasant Beach , New Jersey
1956
Wall Township , New Jersey
2,100
Nationwide
Jimmy John's
Charleston , Illinois
1983
Champaign , Illinois
2,657
Nationwide
Kelly's Roast Beef
Revere, Massachusetts
1951
8
Lee's Sandwiches
San Jose , California
1983
San Jose , California
61
Lenny's Grill & Sub
Memphis , Tennessee
1998
Memphis , Tennessee
100
Lion's Choice
Ballwin , Missouri
1967
St. Louis , Missouri
26
Maid-Rite
Muscatine, Iowa
1926
Urbandale, Iowa
31
Midwest
McAlister's Deli
Oxford , Mississippi
1989
Sandy Springs , Georgia
506
Mendocino Farms
Los Angeles , California
2005
Los Angeles , California
54
West
Miami Grill
Key West , Florida
1988
Fort Lauderdale , Florida
31
Southeast
Newk's Eatery
Oxford , Mississippi
2004
Jackson , Mississippi
101
Southeast
Panera Bread
Kirkwood , Missouri
1987
Sunset Hills , Missouri
2,121
Nationwide
Paris Baguette
96
Penn Station East Coast Subs
Cincinnati , Ohio
1985
Cincinnati , Ohio
312
Port of Subs
Sparks , Nevada
1972
Reno , Nevada
140+
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Chicago , Illinois
1977
Chicago , Illinois
443
Pret a Manger
London , England , UK
1983
London , England , UK
81
Primo Hoagies
South Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
1992
Westville , New Jersey
95
East
Quiznos
Denver , Colorado
1981
Denver , Colorado
176
Rax Roast Beef
Springfield , Ohio
1967
Ironton , Ohio
8
Runza
Lincoln , Nebraska
1949
Lincoln , Nebraska
87
Sandella's Flatbread Café
Redding , Connecticut
1994
Redding , Connecticut
130
Schlotzsky's
Austin , Texas
1971
Atlanta , Georgia
323
Nationwide
Steak Escape
Columbus , Ohio
1982
Columbus , Ohio
100+
Nationwide
Subway
Bridgeport , Connecticut
1965
Milford , Connecticut
21,147
Nationwide
Togo's
San Jose , California
1971
San Jose , California
200
Tubby's
St. Clair Shores , Michigan
1968
Clinton Township , Michigan
Tudor's Biscuit World
Charleston , West Virginia
1980
Huntington , West Virginia
Which Wich?
Dallas , Texas
2003
Dallas , Texas
270
Seafood [ edit ]
Casual dining [ edit ]
Casual dining restaurants below are split by the type of cuisine they serve.
American [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Applebee's
Decatur, Georgia
1980
Glendale, California
1,578
Nationwide
Bakers Square
Nashville, Tennessee
1969
Des Moines, Iowa
46
Midwest
Bennigan's
Atlanta, Georgia
1976
Dallas, Texas
29
East, Midwest
BJ's Restaurant
Santa Ana, California
1978
Huntington Beach, California
212
Nationwide
Operates as BJ's Restaurant & Brewery,
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, BJ's Grill, and BJ's Pizza & Grill.
Black Bear Diner
Mount Shasta, California
1995
Redding, California
144
West
Bob Evans Restaurant
Gallipolis, Ohio
1948
New Albany, Ohio
440
Mid-Atlantic, Midwest
Boomarang Diner
Muskogee, Oklahoma
1998
Shawnee, Oklahoma
55
Oklahoma, Arkansas
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Arlington, Texas
1979
Orlando, Florida
175
Nationwide
The Cheesecake Factory
Beverly Hills, California
1978
Calabasas, California
207
Nationwide
14 locations are branded as Grand Lux Cafe.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Orland Park, Illinois
2005
Countryside, Illinois
54
Southeast, Midwest
Del Frisco's Grille
17
Friendly's
Springfield , Massachusetts
1935
Wilbraham , Massachusetts
129
East Coast
Golden Corral
Fayetteville, North Carolina
1973
Raleigh, North Carolina
392
Nationwide
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
Palo Alto, California
1988
5
Ground Round
1969
Freeport, Maine
17
Hard Rock Cafe
London, England, U.K.
1971
Davie, Florida
35
Nationwide
Hooters
Clearwater, Florida
1983
Atlanta, Georgia
420
Nationwide
Houlihan's
Kansas City, Missouri
1972
Leawood, Kansas
35
Nationwide
Houston's Restaurant
Dallas, Texas
1977
Beverly Hills, California
51
Operates under 15 different names,
with most branded as Houston's or Hillstone
Huddle House
Decatur, Georgia
1964
Atlanta, Georgia
305
Southeast
J. Alexander's
Nashville, Tennessee
1991
Nashville, Tennessee
44
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
San Diego, California
1989
8
Southern California
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Huntington Beach, California
2003
40
West and Midwest
Luby's
San Antonio, Texas
1947
Houston, Texas
83
Texas
Marie Callender's
Orange, California
1964
Mission Viejo, California
25
California, Nevada, Utah
Metro Diner
Tampa, Florida
1992
Jacksonville, Florida
57
East Coast and Indiana
O'Charley's
Nashville, Tennessee
1971
Nashville, Tennessee
156
Southeast and Midwest
Planet Hollywood
New York, New York
1991
Orlando, Florida
4
Rainforest Cafe
Bloomington, Minnesota
1994
Houston, Texas
17
Nationwide
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Denver, Colorado
1991
11
Ruby Tuesday
Knoxville, Tennessee
1972
Maryville, Tennessee
206
East (with isolated locations across the U.S including Hawaii)
Ruby's Diner
Newport Beach, California
1982
Irvine, California
15
West, Texas, Mid-Atlantic
Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Dublin, Ohio
2002
Columbus, Ohio
23
Southeast and Midwest
Seasons 52
Orlando, Florida
2003
Orlando, Florida
44
Shari's Cafe & Pies
Hermiston, Oregon
1978
Beaverton, Oregon
95
West
Shoney's
Charleston, West Virginia
1947
Nashville, Tennessee
103
South, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest
Ted's Montana Grill
Columbus, Ohio
2002
Atlanta, Georgia
45
Nationwide
TGI Fridays
New York City, New York
1965
Dallas, Texas
310
Nationwide
Village Inn
Denver, Colorado
1959
Nashville, Tennessee
129
West, Midwest, and South
Wood Ranch
Moorpark, California
1992
17
Southern California
Asian/Asian fusion [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
7 Leaves Cafe
Westminster, California
2011
41
Southwestern United States
Benihana
New York, New York
1964
Aventura, Florida
72
Gen Korean BBQ
Tustin, California
2011
Cerritos, California
36
Western United States
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Missoula, Montana
1999
Missoula, Montana
70
Midwest and Mountain West
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
Pasadena, California
1991
14
Southwest
Kona Grill
Scottsdale, Arizona
1998
Scottsdale, Arizona
40
Nobu
19
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Scottsdale, Arizona
1993
Scottsdale, Arizona
209
Nationwide
Roy's
Honolulu, Hawaii
1988
Dallas, Texas
27
Bar/brewpub [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Bar Louie
1990
Addison, Texas
69
Nationwide
Beef O'Brady's
Brandon, Florida
1985
Brandon, Florida
133
Southeast, Midwest
HopCat
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2008
Grand Rapids, Michigan
17
Michigan
Miller's Ale House
Jupiter, Florida
1988
Orlando, Florida
97
East and Nevada
Twin Peaks
Lewisville, Texas
2008
Addison, Texas
87
South and Midwest
Yard House
Long Beach, California
1996
Orlando, Florida
81
Nationwide
Breakfast [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Denny's
Lakewood, California
1953
Spartanburg, South Carolina
1,487
Nationwide
First Watch
Pacific Grove, California
1983
University Park, Florida
435
IHOP
Los Angeles, California
1958
Glendale, California
1,657
Nationwide
Norm's
Los Angeles, California
1949
Bellflower, California
22
Greater Los Angeles
The Original Pancake House
Portland, Oregon
1953
Portland, Oregon
144
Nationwide
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Cincinnati, Ohio
1958
Memphis, Tennessee
290
Nationwide
Waffle House
Avondale Estates, Georgia
1955
Norcross, Georgia
1,950
Nationwide
Caribbean [ edit ]
Chicken [ edit ]
European [ edit ]
Hamburgers [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Islands
Los Angeles, California
1982
Irvine, California
45
West and Hawaii
Johnny Rockets
Los Angeles, California
1986
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
126
Nationwide
Max & Erma's
Columbus, Ohio
1972
Columbus, Ohio
7
East Coast
Red Robin
Seattle, Washington
1969
Greenwood Village, Colorado
502
Nationwide
Wahlburgers
Hingham, Massachusetts
2011
Hingham, Massachusetts
50+
Nationwide
Mexican/Tex-Mex [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Chevys Fresh Mex
Alameda, California
1986
Cypress, California
38
Chili's
Dallas, Texas
1975
Dallas, Texas
1,234
Nationwide
Chuy's
Austin, Texas
1982
Austin, Texas
96
South and Midwest
El Cholo
Los Angeles, California
1923
7
Southern California
El Torito
Los Angeles, California
1954
Cypress, California
29
California
On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina
Dallas, Texas
1982
125
Pappasito's Cantina
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
25
Texas
Uncle Julio's
37
Italian [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Brio Tuscan Grill
Columbus, Ohio
1992
Columbus, Ohio
36
Nationwide
Also operates as Bravo! Cucina Italiana
Buca di Beppo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1993
Orlando, Florida
70
Nationwide
California Pizza Kitchen
Beverly Hills, California
1985
Los Angeles, California
169
Nationwide
Carino's Italian
Austin, Texas
1968
Austin, Texas
55
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Houston, Texas
1986
Tampa, Florida
219
Maggiano's Little Italy
Chicago, Illinois
1991
Dallas, Texas
54
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Portland, Oregon
1969
Portland, Oregon
42
Olive Garden
Orlando, Florida
1982
Orlando, Florida
876
Nationwide
Romano's Macaroni Grill
Leon Springs, Texas
1988
Denver, Colorado
40
Valentino's
Lincoln, Nebraska
1957
Lincoln, Nebraska
36
Nebraska and Minnesota
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Bertucci's
Somerville, Massachusetts
1981
Woburn, Massachusetts
Giordano's
73
Happy Joe's
Bettendorf, Iowa
1972
Bettendorf, Iowa
61
Midwest
LaRosa's Pizzeria
Cincinnati, Ohio
1954[1]
Cincinnati, Ohio
66
Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana
Mellow Mushroom
Atlanta, Georgia
1974
Atlanta, Georgia
173
Southeast
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Boulder, Colorado
1976
Broomfield, Colorado
83
Rosati's Authentic Chicago Pizza
Chicago, Illinois
1926
Elgin, Illinois
200
Rotolo’s Pizzeria
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
1996
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
32
Shakey's Pizza
Sacramento, California
1954
Alhambra, California
500
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Chicago, Illinois
1943
Boston, Massachusetts
83
Salad/vegan [ edit ]
Seafood [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Bonefish Grill
St. Petersburg, Florida
2000
Tampa, Florida
185
Nationwide
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Monterey, California
1996
Houston, Texas
23
Nationwide
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Austin, Texas
2000
Orlando, Florida
26
Southwest, Texas, Florida
Joe's Crab Shack
Houston, Texas
1991
Houston, Texas
46
Nationwide
Landry's Seafood
Katy, Texas
1980
Houston, Texas
20
Legal Sea Foods
Cambridge, Massachusetts
1968
Boston, Massachusetts
26
McCormick & Schmick's
Portland, Oregon
1979
Houston, Texas
44
Ocean Prime
17
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
San Antonio, Texas
1993
Houston, Texas
40
Red Lobster
Lakeland, Florida
1968
San Francisco, California
670
Nationwide
Southern/barbecue [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q
1953
San Antonio, Texas
76
Nationwide
Copeland's
New Orleans, Louisiana
1983
20
Southeast
Cracker Barrel
Lebanon, Tennessee
1969
Lebanon, Tennessee
664
Nationwide
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dallas, Texas
1941
Dallas, Texas
484
Nationwide
Famous Dave's
Hayward, Wisconsin
1994
Minnetonka, Minnesota
115
Nationwide
Grandy's
1972
Nashville, Tennessee
38
South and Midwest
Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Signal Hill, California
Long Beach, California
24
Southwest
Pappas Bar-B-Q
Houston, Texas
19
Red Hot & Blue
Memphis, Tennessee
1989
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
15
Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and Texas
Smokey Bones
Orlando, Florida
1999
Aventura, Florida
61
East
Sonny Bryan's Smokehouse
Dallas, Texas
1958
Dallas, Texas
3
Texas
Sonny's BBQ
Gainesville, Florida
1968
Maitland, Florida
92
Southeast
Steakhouse [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Black Angus Steakhouse
Los Altos, California
1964
Los Angeles, California
45
The Capital Grille
Providence, Rhode Island
1990
Orlando, Florida
63
Nationwide
Claim Jumper
Los Angeles, California
1977
Houston, Texas
12
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
New York City, New York
1981
Houston, Texas
16
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Newport Beach, California
1998
Tampa, Florida
64
Fogo de Chão
Porto Alegre, Brazil
1979
Plano, Texas
48
Logan's Roadhouse
Lexington, Kentucky
1991
Nashville, Tennessee
136
LongHorn Steakhouse
Atlanta, Georgia
1981
Orlando, Florida
551
Montana Mike's
Morton's The Steakhouse
Chicago, Illinois
1978
Houston, Texas
55
Nationwide
Outback Steakhouse
Tampa, Florida
1988
Tampa, Florida
694
Nationwide
The Palm
New York, New York
1926
Houston, Texas
20
Ponderosa
Bonanza Steakhouses
Kokomo, Indiana
Westport, Connecticut
1963
1965
Plano, Texas
75
Ruth's Chris Steak House
New Orleans, Louisiana
1965
Winter Park, Florida
129
Saltgrass Steak House
Houston, Texas
1991
Houston, Texas
96
Nationwide
Sizzler
Culver City, California
1958
Mission Viejo, California
86
Stonefire Grill
Valencia, California
2000
Agoura Hills, California
12
Southern California
Texas de Brazil
Addison, Texas
1998
Dallas, Texas
51
Texas Roadhouse
Clarksville, Indiana
1993
Louisville, Kentucky
596
Nationwide
Tony Roma's
North Miami, Florida
1972
Orlando, Florida
150
Western Sizzlin'
Augusta, Georgia
1962
Roanoke, Virginia
54
Arcade and game centers [ edit ]
Name
Original location
Founded
Headquarters
Number of U.S. locations
Areas served
Notes
Chuck E. Cheese
San Jose, California
1977
Irving, Texas
477
Nationwide
Dave & Busters
Dallas, Texas
1982
Dallas, Texas
142
Nationwide
Peter Piper Pizza
Glendale, Arizona
1973
Phoenix, Arizona
149
West, Florida
Topgolf
Watford
2000
Dallas, Texas
70
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