These 16 Casual-Dining Chains Earn the Most Per Restaurant

Chain Restaurants |
August 2023 | FSR Staff
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The Cheesecake Factory
REESE’S Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake.
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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.

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The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory Classic Basque Cheesecake.
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

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Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão food on a plate.
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

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Capital Grille
Capital Grille
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

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Texas Roadhouse
The exterior of a Texas Roadhouse restaurant.
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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BJ’s Restaurants
BJ’s Restaurants
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

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Olive Garden
Exterior of an Olive Garden restaurant.
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

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Golden Corral
Golden Corral exterior
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

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Dave & Buster's
Four customers cheers beer glasses inside a Dave & Buster's with sports playing on TVs in the background.
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

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LongHorn Steakhouse
A grilled steak and asparagus at LongHorn restaurant.
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

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Adobe Stock
Cracker Barrel store.
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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California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen's Take and Bake Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage pizza.
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

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Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse takeout food order delivered to home doorstep.
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

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P.F. Chang's
A spread of P.F. Chang's food in black bowls.
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

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Chili's
A picture of a Chili's building.
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

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Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill lamb chops.
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

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Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill’s Grilled Swordfish & Pumpkin Ravioli.
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

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