2010 Technomic Top 500

The 2010 Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report is the most comprehensive ranking, analysis and overview of the U.S. chain restaurant industry. The Top 500 helps readers develop sales and marketing strategies, identify growth opportunities and monitor segment and menu category performance.

This report features:

IN-DEPTH INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

  • Total restaurant industry and Top 500 share by menu category
  • Top 500 chains’ share of sales and units by menu category
  • Top 250 vs. second 250 performance

TOP 500 SEGMENT PERFORMANCE REVIEW

  • Quick service vs. fast casual comparison
  • Casual dining vs. midscale comparison
  • Menu category analysis by cluster

LEADING CHAIN PERFORMANCE

  • Fastest growing chains
  • New “emerging” entrants to the Top 500
  • Company-owned vs. franchised
  • Key chain acquisition, merger and IPO activity

KEY LISTINGS

  • Leading upscale casual-dining chains
  • Largest franchisee and multi-concept operators
  • Top international chains’ sales within U.S.
  • Domestic chains with highest sales abroad
  • Top internationally based chains by U.S. sales

TOP 100 COMPANY PERFORMANCE

  • Sales and unit trend analysis
  • Share of industry
  • Menu category analysis by cluster

IMPLICATIONS AND OUTLOOK

  • Review key trends in 2009
  • Forecasted growth by menu category
  • Outlook for the future

COMPREHENSIVE APPENDICES

  • Chains ranked by systemwide sales
  • Average unit volume by chain
  • Chains ranked by systemwide units
  • Technomic Top 100 restaurant companies
  • Chains indexed by menu category
  • International sales and units
  • Alphabetical listing
  • Takeout sales data - selected chains

All data is compiled for U.S. operations and adjusted to calendar-year basis, making the Top 500 the most accurate and easy-to-use resource.

 

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