Methodology::
The FSR Top 30 Report leverages multiple data products and services from Circana’s unmatched research product portfolio, combined with experienced analyst estimates. Sales estimates represent each chain’s total U.S. system for the year ending December 2022, and are anchored on CREST®, Circana’s flagship syndicated study of consumer purchases of restaurant-prepared meals, snacks, and beverages. Unit counts source to the Fall 2022 release of Circana’s ReCount® service, a census of chains and independent restaurant locations regularly updated since 1988. Today, ReCount provides unit counts and trends for over 1.2 million foodservice operators. These primary sources, combined with other proprietary Circana data, public reporting, and analysis, generate this new, industry-standard restaurant ranking.
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| 2022 Rank | Company | 2022 Estimated Sales | 2021 Estimated Sales | Units | Unit Change | Category | 2022 AUV | 2022 AUV Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Garden | $4,664.30 | $4,238.50 | 878 | 0.50% | Casual Dining - Italian | $5.31 | 6 |
| 2 | Texas Roadhouse | $4,231.70 | $3,706.10 | 602 | 2.60% | Casual Dining - Steak | $7.03 | 4 |
| 3 | Chili's | $3,863.40 | $3,741.80 | 1226 | 0.40% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $3.15 | 14 |
| 4 | Applebee's | $3,727.30 | $3,583.50 | 1567 | -1.40% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.38 | 23 |
| 5 | Buffalo Wild Wings | $3,491.10 | $3,688.40 | 1226 | -0.90% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.85 | 18 |
| 6 | IHOP | $2,841.30 | $2,674.30 | 1664 | 3.80% | Midscale - Family Style | $1.71 | 28 |
| 7 | Cracker Barrel (Old Cntry Str) | $2,599.60 | $2,421.50 | 664 | -0.60% | Midscale - Family Style | $3.92 | 10 |
| 8 | Outback Steakhouse | $2,558.30 | $2,496.80 | 694 | -0.30% | Casual Dining - Steak | $3.69 | 12 |
| 9 | LongHorn Steakhouse | $2,520.70 | $2,235.40 | 563 | 1.80% | Casual Dining - Steak | $4.48 | 9 |
| 10 | Denny's | $2,504.10 | $2,373.70 | 1445 | -2.40% | Midscale - Family Style | $1.73 | 27 |
| 11 | The Cheesecake Factory | $2,194.10 | $2,036.20 | 208 | -1.40% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $10.55 | 1 |
| 12 | Golden Corral | $1,894.10 | $1,486.60 | 397 | 0.00% | Midscale - Buffet/Cafeteria | $4.77 | 7 |
| 13 | Red Lobster | $1,864.00 | $1,962.90 | 664 | -0.60% | Casual Dining - Seafood | $2.81 | 20 |
| 14 | Red Robin | $1,460.80 | $1,390.10 | 515 | 0.20% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.84 | 19 |
| 15 | Waffle House | $1,299.40 | $1,249.20 | 1964 | 0.40% | Midscale - Family Style | $0.66 | 30 |
| 16 | BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse | $1,257.40 | $1,087.00 | 214 | 0.50% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $5.88 | 5 |
| 17 | First Watch | $914.80 | $750.70 | 457 | 6.50% | Midscale - Family Style | $2.00 | 26 |
| 18 | TGI Fridays | $841.40 | $940.40 | 301 | -10.70% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.80 | 21 |
| 19 | P.F. Chang's | $761.70 | $764.60 | 219 | 2.30% | Casual Dining - Asian | $3.48 | 13 |
| 20 | Hooters | $710.60 | $741.40 | 288 | -6.50% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.47 | 22 |
| 21 | Dave & Busters | $678.30 | $436.60 | 145 | 3.60% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $4.68 | 8 |
| 22 | Carrabba's Italian Grill | $677.30 | $662.90 | 218 | -1.80% | Casual Dining - Italian | $3.11 | 16 |
| 23 | Bob Evans | $579.90 | $578.50 | 443 | 0.00% | Midscale - Family Style | $1.31 | 29 |
| 24 | California Pizza Kitchen | $568.80 | $571.60 | 146 | -5.20% | Casual Dining - Pizza | $3.90 | 11 |
| 25 | Perkins | $566.10 | $581.30 | 276 | -2.80% | Midscale - Family Style | $2.05 | 25 |
| 26 | The Capital Grille | $560.80 | $426.00 | 61 | 1.70% | Fine Dining - Steak | $9.19 | 3 |
| 27 | Bonefish Grill | $559.60 | $544.10 | 180 | -3.20% | Casual Dining - Seafood | $3.11 | 15 |
| 28 | Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen | $532.70 | $527.10 | 183 | 4.00% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.91 | 17 |
| 29 | Fogo de Chão | $511.70 | $415.50 | 52 | 18.20% | Fine Dining - Other Global Cuisine | $9.84 | 2 |
| 30 | Ruby Tuesday | $484.70 | $500.50 | 222 | -2.20% | Casual Dining - Bar & Grill | $2.18 | 24 |
