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Panini Kabob Grill jumped 17 spots to #206 🥙 The Mediterranean fast-casual concept boasts average unit volumes over $6 million.

Black Rock Coffee Bar jumped 27 spots to #214 after hitting $200 million in sales ☕ The high-growth coffee concept is proving there's room beyond the big two.

Ford's Garage climbed 32 spots to #227 🚗 The automotive-themed burger and craft beer concept has more than doubled its location count since 2021. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you—request a demo today! https://zurl.co/SIppM

Ocean Prime climbed 17 spots to #174, leading the fine-dining segment with a 16% sales increase 🦞 Upscale concepts are thriving.

Bb.q Chicken jumped 29 spots to #180 after a 25% sales bump in 2025 🍗 Korean fried chicken is carving out serious share.

Just Salad rose 30 spots to #195 after surpassing 100 locations 🥗 The fast-casual salad chain finished 2025 with 110 units. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you—request a demo today:https://zurl.co/NKuat

Bubba’s 33 climbed 10 spots to #147 🍔 The Texas Roadhouse-owned concept added 7 new restaurants in 2025.

Tous Les Jours jumped 44 spots to #154 after achieving a 40% annual sales increase 🥐 The Korean bakery-cafe is gaining serious momentum.

Mendocino Farms rose 23 spots to #158 🥗 The fast-casual chain has more than doubled in size since 2021. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you—request a demo today: https://zurl.co/qqfdk

Paris Baguette moved into the top 100 for the first time, jumping 25 spots to #90 🥐 The French-inspired bakery-cafe is gaining serious traction.

Din Tai Fung rose 10 spots to #115 🥟 One of the smallest chains in the Top 500 with just 17 restaurants, the Taiwanese dumpling house proves high-volume concepts can compete. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you—request a demo today! https://zurl.co/D1oZl

First Watch moved up 2 spots to #53 🍳 The midscale chain has gained 13 spots over the last 5 years—steady growth that adds up.

Seven Brew jumped 53 spots to #57—the biggest ranking leap of any top 250-ranked chain. This coffee brand is on fire.

Dave's Hot Chicken climbed 25 spots to #64 after adding more than 130 new locations in 2025 🔥 The Nashville hot chicken concept continues its rapid expansion. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you—request a demo today: https://zurl.co/NX4ZM

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Dunkin' joined Starbucks as the 2nd coffee concept ranked among the top 5 chains ☕ The brand moved up to #5 in the Top 500.

Chili's Grill & Bar climbed 6 spots to #15 after achieving double-digit sales growth for the 2nd consecutive year 🌶️ The casual-dining chain continues its comeback.

Culver's passed the 1,000-location threshold and climbed into the top 25 🍔 The brand moved up 5 spots to rank 24th in the Top 500. Learn what Top 500 insights can do for you, request a demo today: https://zurl.co/5Mu9B

Gas prices are up, but restaurant sales are holding strong. What’s causing diners to keep coming back despite this pain at the pump? Read the full blog to find out. https://zurl.co/l0Q9a

Gas Prices and Foodservice Sales: Why Soaring Gas Prices Haven’t Impacted As Much...Yet The recent surge in gas prices above $4 per gallon has triggered familiar concerns about consumer spending and restaurant traffic. Historically, such spikes have correlated with decelerating foodservice sales as households redirect discretionary income toward essential transportation costs. But how....