These 16 Casual-Dining Chains Earn the Most Per Restaurant

Full Service’s Finest

The FSR 30 identifies the biggest players in the full-service space. Not only does the report take into account U.S. systemwide sales, but also AUV.

High AUVs often indicate strong brand presence and loyalty, effective marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and consistent customer satisfaction.

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THE FSR 30

The following is a list showcasing the 16 U.S. casual-dining chains that earn the most per store among the top 30 highest-grossing concepts.

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.

Image credits:The Cheesecake Factory

1. The Cheesecake Factory

Average sales per unit (millions): $10.55

Unit count: 208

Total change in units from 2021: –1.4 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $2,194.10

Image credits:The Cheesecake Factory

2. Fogo de Chão

Average sales per unit (millions): $9.84

Unit count: 52

Total change in units from 2021: 18.2 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $511.70

Image credits:Fogo de Chão

3. The Capital Grille

Average sales per unit (millions): $9.19

Unit count: 61

Total change in units from 2021: 1.7 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $560.8

Image credits:Capital Grille

4. Texas Roadhouse

Average sales per unit (millions): $7.03

Unit count: 602

Total change in units from 2021: 2.6 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $4,231.7

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5. BJ’s Restaurants

Average sales per unit (millions): $5.88

Unit count: 214

Total change in units from 2021: 0.5 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $1,257.4

Image credits:BJ’s Restaurants

6. Olive Garden

Average sales per unit (millions): $5.31

Unit count: 878

Total change in units from 2021: 0.5 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $4,664.3

Image credits:Olive Garden

7. Golden Corral

Average sales per unit (millions): $4.77

Unit count: 397

Total change in units from 2021: 0 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $1,894.1

Image credits:Golden Corral

8. Dave & Buster’s

Average sales per unit (millions): $4.68

Unit count: 145

Total change in units from 2021: 3.6 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $678.3

Image credits:Dave & Buster’s

9. LongHorn Steakhouse

Average sales per unit (millions): $4.48

Unit count: 563

Total change in units from 2021: 1.8 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $2,520.7

Image credits:LongHorn Steakhouse

10. Cracker Barrel

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.92

Unit count: 664

Total change in units from 2021: –0.6 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $2,599.6

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11. California Pizza Kitchen

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.9

Unit count: 146

Total change in units from 2021: –5.2 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $568.8

Image credits:California Pizza Kitchen

12. Outback Steakhouse

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.69

Unit count: 694

Total change in units from 2021: –0.3 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $2,558.3

Image credits:Outback Steakhouse

13. P.F. Chang’s

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.48

Unit count: 219

Total change in units from 2021: 2.3 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $761.7

Image credits:P.F. Chang’s

14. Chili’s

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.15

Unit count: 1,226

Total change in units from 2021: 0.4 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $3,863.4

Image credits:Chili’s

15. Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.11

Unit count: 218

Total change in units from 2021: –1.8 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $677.3

Image credits:Carrabba’s Italian Grill

16. Bonefish Grill

Average sales per unit (millions): $3.11

Unit count: 180

Total change in units from 2021: –3.2 percent

U.S. systemwide sales (millions): $559.6

Image credits:Bonefish Grill

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