US SYSTEMWIDE GROSS SALES LEADERBOARD•250 Brands Tracked
Top 250 Restaurant & Franchise Giants
Ranked primarily by audited US systemwide gross sales and statutory SEC disclosures. You can also explore our experimental Franchise Power Index (FPS) — open to industry critique and challenge.
# Rank● | Brand / Entity | US Gross Sales● | Power (FPS)Beta | Valuation / EV | AUV (Unit Volume) | Fleet Units | Founded | Royalty | Ownership | Performance & Source |
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| 1 |  McDonald's Burgers & Fast Food•Est. 1940 | $55.1B US Gross Sales | 86.6Beta | $165.2B NYSE: MCD | $3.62MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.8M–$4.9M SEC-0000063908-26-000014 | 13,706 | 1940 86 yrs | 5.0% | NYSE:MCD | -$661M | -0.40% ▼LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 2 |  Starbucks Coffee & Espresso•Est. 1971 | $32.1B US Gross Sales | 84.4Beta | $106.3B NASDAQ: SBUX | $1.84MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.4M–$2.5M SEC-0000829224-25-000068 | 16,864 | 1971 55 yrs | 5.0% | NASDAQ:SBUX | +$147M | +0.14% ▲LIVE STOCK 🤝 Sponsor M&A |
| 3 |  Chick-fil-A Chicken & Quick Service•Est. 1946 | $23.9B US Gross Sales | 84.4Beta | $115.1B EST Private EV | $8.90MItem 19 Q1–Q4$6.8M–$11.4M MN-COMM-2026-CFA-0041 | 3,287 | 1946 80 yrs | 15.0% | FAMILY: Cathy Family | +14.8% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 4 |  Taco Bell Mexican Fast Food•Est. 1962 | $17.2B US Gross Sales | 79.9Beta | $24.5B EST Parent: YUM (NYSE) | $2.02MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.6M–$2.8M SEC-0001041061-26-000018 | 7,784 | 1962 64 yrs | 5.5% | SUB: YUM | -2.11% ▼ (Parent YUM)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 5 |  Dunkin' Coffee & Bakery•Est. 1950 | $13.1B US Gross Sales | 79.3Beta | $26.5B EST PE Valuation | $1.24MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.0M–$1.7M MA-AGO-2026-DNK-011 | 9,999 | 1950 76 yrs | 5.9% | PE:Inspire Bran | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 6 |  Wendy's Burgers & Fast Food•Est. 1969 | $11.9B US Gross Sales | 72.2Beta | $1.3B NASDAQ: WEN | $2.08MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.6M–$2.8M SEC-000030697-26-000009 | 5,969 | 1969 57 yrs | 4.0% | NASDAQ:WEN | -$18M | -1.41% ▼LIVE STOCK ⚖️ Legal Notice |
| 7 |  Chipotle Mexican Grill Mexican Fast Casual•Est. 1993 | $11.9B US Gross Sales | 84.9Beta | $43.7B NYSE: CMG | $3.05M10-K Q1–Q4$2.5M–$4.0M SEC-0001058090-26-000008 | 3,938 | 1993 33 yrs | 5.0% | NYSE:CMG | -$69M | -0.16% ▼LIVE STOCK 🤝 Sponsor M&A |
| 8 |  Burger King Burgers & Fast Food•Est. 1954 | $11.1B US Gross Sales | 74.1Beta | $19.5B EST Parent: QSR (NYSE) | $1.72MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.4M–$2.4M SEC-0001618756-26-000014 | 6,649 | 1954 72 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: QSR | +0.63% ▲ (Parent QSR)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 9 |  Domino's Pizza & Delivery•Est. 1960 | $10.0B US Gross Sales | 82.9Beta | $10.5B NYSE: DPZ | $1.44MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.1M–$1.9M SEC-0001140859-26-000012 | 7,186 | 1960 66 yrs | 5.5% | NYSE:DPZ | -$29M | -0.28% ▼LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 10 |  Subway Sandwiches & Salads•Est. 1965 | $9.0B US Gross Sales | 75.7Beta | $19.4B EST PE Valuation | $490kItem 19 Q1–Q4$0.4M–$0.7M CT-DOB-2026-SUB-012 | 18,773 | 1965 61 yrs | 8.0% | PE:Roark Capita | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD ⚖️ Legal Notice |
| 11 |  Panda Express Asian Fast Casual•Est. 1983 | $6.7B US Gross Sales | 80.6Beta | $21.0B EST Private EV | $2.25MImplied Q1–Q4$1.8M–$3.1M CA-DFPI-2026-PE-054 | 2,609 | 1983 43 yrs | 5.0% | FAMILY: Cherng Family | +11.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 12 |  Panera Bread Fast Casual / Bakery Cafe•Est. 1987 | $5.9B US Gross Sales | 79Beta | $14.6B EST PE Valuation | $2.95MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.3M–$3.9M MO-SOS-2026-PNR-007 | 2,238 | 1987 39 yrs | 5.0% | PE:Panera Brand | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 13 |  Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse & Ribs•Est. 1993 | $5.9B US Gross Sales | 77.7Beta | $10.3B NASDAQ: TXRH | $6.90MItem 19 Q1–Q4$5.5M–$8.9M SEC-0001282903-26-000011 | 684 | 1993 33 yrs | 4.0% | NASDAQ:TXRH | -$99M | -0.95% ▼LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 14 |  Popeyes Louisiana Fried Chicken•Est. 1972 | $5.7B US Gross Sales | 73.6Beta | $10.8B EST Parent: QSR (NYSE) | $1.78MImplied Q1–Q4$1.4M–$2.3M SEC-0001618756-26-000014 | 3,196 | 1972 54 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: QSR | +0.63% ▲ (Parent QSR)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 15 |  Chili's Grill & Bar Sports Bar & Grills•Est. 1975 | $5.5B US Gross Sales | 78.8Beta | $8.6B NYSE: EAT | $4.87MItem 19 Q1–Q4$3.6M–$6.2M SEC-EDGAR-10K-EAT-2025 | 1,206 | 1975 51 yrs | 4.5% | NYSE:EAT | -$6M | -0.07% ▼LIVE STOCK 📄 SEC Filing |
| 16 |  Raising Cane's Quick-Service Restaurant•Est. 1996 | $5.5B US Gross Sales | 82.8Beta | $20.4B EST Private EV | $5.42MItem 19 Q1–Q4$4.4M–$7.2M WI-DFI-2026-RC-019 | 913 | 1996 30 yrs | 5.0% | FAMILY: Todd Graves | +28.5% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 17 |  Olive Garden Italian Casual Dining•Est. 1982 | $5.4B US Gross Sales | 77.6Beta | $13.8B EST Parent: DRI (NYSE) | $4.91MItem 19 Q1–Q4$3.9M–$6.2M SEC-0000027782-26-000022 | 938 | 1982 44 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: DRI | +1.13% ▲ (Parent DRI)PARENT STOCK 📄 SEC Filing |
| 18 |  Sonic Drive-In Drive-In Burgers & Shakes•Est. 1953 | $5.2B US Gross Sales | 69.5Beta | $2.0B EST PE Valuation | $1.54MImplied Q1–Q4$1.3M–$2.1M OK-SOS-2026-SON-015 | 3,412 | 1953 73 yrs | 4.5% | PE:Inspire Bran | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 19 |  Pizza Hut Pizza & Delivery•Est. 1958 | $5.1B US Gross Sales | 77.5Beta | $7.2B EST Parent: YUM (NYSE) | $807kImplied Q1–Q4$0.7M–$1.1M SEC-0001041061-26-000018 | 6,307 | 1958 68 yrs | 5.5% | SUB: YUM | -2.11% ▼ (Parent YUM)PARENT STOCK 📉 Operator Distress |
| 20 |  Dairy Queen Soft Serve & Fast Food•Est. 1940 | $5.0B US Gross Sales | 71.8Beta | $61.8B EST Private EV | $1.22MImplied Q1–Q4$0.9M–$1.6M CA-DFPI-DOCQNET-2026-FDD | 4,115 | 1940 86 yrs | 4.5% | PRIVATE | +8.5% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 21 |  Wingstop Chicken & Wings•Est. 1994 | $4.9B US Gross Sales | 80.8Beta | $3.0B NASDAQ: WING | $1.92MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.6M–$2.6M SEC-0001636222-26-000015 | 2,586 | 1994 32 yrs | 6.0% | NASDAQ:WING | -$69M | -2.24% ▼LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 22 |  KFC Fried Chicken & Tenders•Est. 1952 | $4.7B US Gross Sales | 70.4Beta | $6.6B EST Parent: YUM (NYSE) | $1.33MImplied Q1–Q4$1.1M–$1.8M SEC-0001041061-26-000018 | 3,523 | 1952 74 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: YUM | -2.11% ▼ (Parent YUM)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 23 |  Little Caesars Hot-N-Ready Pizza•Est. 1959 | $4.5B US Gross Sales | 71.7Beta | $42.8B EST Private EV | $1.03MImplied Q1–Q4$0.8M–$1.3M CA-DFPI-DOCQNET-2026-FDD | 4,374 | 1959 67 yrs | 4.5% | FAMILY: Ilitch Family | +6.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 24 |  Culver's ButterBurgers & Custard•Est. 1984 | $4.4B US Gross Sales | 77.2Beta | $9.6B EST Private EV | $3.45MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.8M–$4.6M WI-DFI-2026-CUL-033 | 1,043 | 1984 42 yrs | 4.0% | FAMILY: Culver Family | +10.3% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 25 |  Whataburger Burgers & Fast Food•Est. 1950 | $4.3B US Gross Sales | 78.2Beta | $7.5B EST PE Valuation | $2.81MImplied Q1–Q4$2.2M–$3.6M TX-OAG-2026-WB-049 | 1,161 | 1950 76 yrs | 4.5% | PE:BDT & MSD Pa | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 26 |  Arby's Roast Beef & Deli Sandwiches•Est. 1964 | $4.2B US Gross Sales | 72.1Beta | $34.4B EST PE Valuation | $1.30MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.0M–$1.7M CA-DFPI-DOCQNET-2025-FDD | 3,265 | 1964 62 yrs | 4.5% | PE:Inspire Bran | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 27 |  Jack in the Box Burgers & Late Night•Est. 1951 | $4.2B US Gross Sales | 65.6Beta | $210M NASDAQ: JACK | $1.97MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.5M–$2.5M SEC-EDGAR-10K-JACK-2025 | 2,136 | 1951 75 yrs | 4.5% | NASDAQ:JACK | -$6M | -2.65% ▼LIVE STOCK 📄 SEC Filing |
| 28 |  Jersey Mike's Subs Sub Sandwiches•Est. 1956 | $4.2B US Gross Sales | 79.9Beta | $510M EST PE Valuation | $1.28MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.0M–$1.7M CA-DFPI-2026-JM-082 | 3,227 | 1956 70 yrs | 6.5% | PE:Blackstone | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 29 |  Buffalo Wild Wings Sports Bar & Wings•Est. 1982 | $4.1B US Gross Sales | 78.5Beta | $9.2B EST PE Valuation | $2.95MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.2M–$3.8M MN-COMM-2026-BWW-021 | 1,397 | 1982 44 yrs | 5.0% | PE:Inspire Bran | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 30 |  Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar•Est. 1980 | $4.1B US Gross Sales | 68.6Beta | $270M EST Parent: DIN (NYSE) | $2.76MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.0M–$3.5M SEC-EDGAR-10K-DIN-2025 | 1,472 | 1980 46 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: DIN | +1.41% ▲ (Parent DIN)PARENT STOCK ⚖️ Legal Notice |
| 31 |  Papa Johns Pizza & Delivery•Est. 1984 | $3.6B US Gross Sales | 66.3Beta | $640M NASDAQ: PZZA | $1.09MItem 19 Q1–Q4$0.8M–$1.4M SEC-EDGAR-10K-PZZA-2025 | 3,294 | 1984 42 yrs | 4.5% | NASDAQ:PZZA | -$5M | -0.71% ▼LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 32 |  IHOP Pancakes & Family Breakfast•Est. 1958 | $3.3B US Gross Sales | 66.4Beta | $220M EST Parent: DIN (NYSE) | $1.95MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.4M–$2.5M SEC-EDGAR-10K-DIN-2025 | 1,684 | 1958 68 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: DIN | +1.41% ▲ (Parent DIN)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 33 |  LongHorn Steakhouse Steakhouse & Grill•Est. 1981 | $3.3B US Gross Sales | 80.7Beta | $6.8B EST Parent: DRI (NYSE) | $5.34MItem 19 Q1–Q4$4.2M–$6.5M SEC-0000027782-26-000022 | 610 | 1981 45 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: DRI | +1.13% ▲ (Parent DRI)PARENT STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 34 |  Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Wings•Est. 1990 | $2.8B US Gross Sales | 74.3Beta | $10.8B EST PE Valuation | $2.75MItem 19 Q1–Q4$2.0M–$3.5M CA-DFPI-DOCQNET-2025-FDD | 1,005 | 1990 36 yrs | 4.5% | PE:Goldman Sach | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 35 |  Jimmy John's Gourmet Subs & Delivery•Est. 1983 | $2.7B US Gross Sales | 67Beta | $1.3B EST PE Valuation | $987kItem 19 Q1–Q4$0.7M–$1.3M CA-DFPI-DOCQNET-2025-FDD | 2,777 | 1983 43 yrs | 4.5% | PE:Inspire Bran | +7.2% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
| 36 |  Outback Steakhouse Australian Steakhouse•Est. 1988 | $2.7B US Gross Sales | 76.3Beta | $820M EST Parent: BLMN (NASDAQ) | $4.08MItem 19 Q1–Q4$3.0M–$5.2M SEC-EDGAR-10K-BLMN-2025 | 666 | 1988 38 yrs | 4.5% | SUB: BLMN | -1.07% ▼ (Parent BLMN)PARENT STOCK 📄 SEC Filing |
| 37 |  The Cheesecake Factory Upscale Casual & Cheesecake•Est. 1978 | $2.7B US Gross Sales | 77.2Beta | $5.3B NASDAQ: CAKE | $11.80MItem 19 Q1–Q4$9.5M–$15.4M SEC-0000887596-26-000015 | 216 | 1978 48 yrs | 5.0% | NASDAQ:CAKE | +$63M | +1.21% ▲LIVE STOCK 🗞️ News Wire |
| 38 |  Cracker Barrel Southern Comfort Dining•Est. 1969 | $2.7B US Gross Sales | 75.7Beta | $1.2B NASDAQ: CBRL | $4.81MItem 19 Q1–Q4$3.6M–$6.2M SEC-EDGAR-10K-CBRL-2025 | 656 | 1969 57 yrs | 4.5% | NASDAQ:CBRL | +$3M | +0.23% ▲LIVE STOCK 📄 SEC Filing |
| 39 |  Denny's 24-Hour Family Diner•Est. 1953 | $2.6B US Gross Sales | 67.1Beta | $320M NASDAQ: DENN | $2.04MItem 19 Q1–Q4$1.5M–$2.6M SEC-EDGAR-10K-DENN-2025 | 1,274 | 1953 73 yrs | 4.5% | NASDAQ:DENN | +$4M | +1.32% ▲LIVE STOCK 🤝 Sponsor M&A |
| 40 |  In-N-Out Burger Burgers & Fresh-Cut Fries•Est. 1948 | $2.6B US Gross Sales | 78Beta | $830M EST Private EV | $5.99MItem 19 Q1–Q4$4.8M–$7.5M CA-SOS-2026-INO-01 | 431 | 1948 78 yrs | 4.5% | FAMILY: Snyder Family | +9.4% YoY ▲ANNUAL FDD 🗞️ News Wire |
METHODOLOGY: Ranked by proprietary FranchiseData US Systemwide Sales Index, compiled independently from public SEC Form 10-K filings, FTC Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD Item 19 & 20), and real-time public market telemetry. •Methodology Specification (v1.0) →