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List of Restaurants companies in Texas

Tamtam tracks 127 Restaurants companies headquartered in Texas. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by KFC, Pizza Hut and Brinker International. Their median headcount is 669. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are Dallas (23), Houston (21) and Austin (11).

🇺🇸 Texas100 companiesUpdated Oct 24, 2026
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1
KFCkfc.com

Serving fried chicken to customers at over 34,000 restaurants in 150+ countries. Supporting global teams and franchise partners with strategies and tools.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 98,109 n/a
2
Pizza Hutpizzahut.com

A global leader in the restaurant industry, focused on breakthrough innovation, passionate customer service, and investing in employees for success

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 85,296 1958
3
Brinker Internationalbrinkerjobs.com

Leading casual dining restaurant company owning, operating, or franchising over 1,600 restaurants globally, including Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 39,975 1975
4
Chili'schilisjobs.com

A global restaurant chain known for casual fare and warm hospitality, with a focus on giving back to communities Passionate about exceptional guest service

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 33,439 1975
5
Whataburgerwhataburger.com

Opened in 1950, this restaurant chain serves made-to-order burgers with never-frozen beef on toasted buns, along with other menu items, in over 1,100 locations.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 San Antonio 24,292 1950
6
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingersraisingcanes.com

Fast-food chain specializing in craveable chicken finger meals, focused on customer satisfaction, crew culture, and community involvement.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 21,660 1996
7
KFC USjobs.kfc.com

It is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain, a division of Yum! Brands, one of the world's largest restaurant companies.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 16,422 1952
8
Wingstop Restaurants Inc.wingstop.com

Global restaurant chain specializing in flavorful chicken wings, offering diverse career opportunities within its rapidly expanding network and support centers.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 16,095 1994
9
TGI Fridaystgifridays.com

Operating over 380 restaurants worldwide, offering authentic American food and legendary drinks in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 13,865 n/a
10
SPB Hospitalityspbhospitality.com

Leading operator of full-service dining restaurants and breweries nationwide, with a diverse portfolio of popular brands and specialty concepts

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 9,153 n/a
11
CEC Entertainmentchuckejobs.com

A global leader in family dining/entertainment with 605 Chuck E Cheese's and 149 Peter Piper Pizza locations, ensuring every guest leaves happy

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 8,255 1977
12
Smoothie King (SKFI)smoothieking.com

A leading smoothie bar and nutritional lifestyle center franchise with over 1,000 stores in the US and internationally Ready to find your purpose?

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 6,100 1973
13
Pollo Camperocampero.com

Serves fried and grilled chicken for dining in, drive-thru, takeout, or delivery, also offering franchise opportunities for new markets.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 4,515 1971
14
Jason's Delijasonsdeli.com

Family-owned business dedicated to serving customers and communities for over 40 years with integrity, refusing shortcuts in favor of quality service

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Beaumont 3,657 1976
15
Fogo de Chãofogodechao.com

This company provides an unforgettable dining experience showcasing Brazilian churrasco, while prioritizing team members' growth and creating a welcoming environment for all

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 3,311 1979
16
Twin Peaks Restaurantstwinpeaksrestaurant.com

A lodge-themed sports bar offering scratch kitchen menu, 29° draft beer, wall-to-wall sports, and attentive Twin Peaks Girls for an exceptional dining experience Apply now!

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 3,017 2005
17
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar – Franchising – United Statesownabostons.com

A restaurant chain in the United States offering gourmet pizzas, pastas, wings, burgers, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere with a sports bar

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 2,847 1998
18
CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries, Inc.spbhospitality.com

A leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants with a diverse portfolio including national restaurant and brewery brands

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 2,729 2010
19
Pappas Restaurants, Inc.pappas.com

A family-owned restaurant group serving high-quality food across multiple concepts, emphasizing impeccable service, innovation, and attention to detail

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 2,725 1967
20
Maggiano's Little Italymaggianos.com

A family of Italian restaurants with a strong, long-term presence in major US metropolitan markets, focusing on people, food, and service

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 2,603 1991
21
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantinaontheborder.com

A restaurant chain serving fresh Border-style food, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas in over 150 locations in the US & Korea Exciting career opportunities available

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 2,495 1982
22
Cicis Pizzacicis.com

This company started as a pizza restaurant in 1985, now offering a variety of pizza, salad, soups, pasta, and desserts in over 300 locations

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Coppell 2,437 1985
23
Ignite Restaurant Groupigniterestaurants.com

Restaurant group with Joe's Crab Shack and Brick House Tavern + Tap brands, dedicated to providing unique dining experiences for guests and stakeholders

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 2,309 2008
24
Bar Louiebarlouie.com

A Gastrobar offering handcrafted drinks, dynamic beer/wine selection, and American food in a unique urban atmosphere Emphasizing community engagement and inclusivity

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Addison 2,051 1990
25
Joe's Crab Shackjoescrabshack.com

A seafood restaurant known for its beach-side shack theme, famous for serving delicious crabs and seafood in a fun, laid-back atmosphere

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 1,967 n/a
26
Old Chicago Restaurantsoldchicago.com

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom focuses on craft beer, great food, and providing a positive workplace culture for over 7,500 employees

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 1,943 1976
27
Torchy's Tacostorchystacos.com

A company serving damn good tacos with passion and attention to details, operating in multiple states with a vision of excellence

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 1,754 2006
28
Pluckers Wing Barpluckers.com

The company started as a wing joint at a fraternity house, now known for fresh, handcrafted wings in a sports bar setting

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 1,597 1995
29
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc.dickeys.com

A family-run barbecue franchise founded in 1941, serving authentic Texas barbecue with slow-smoked meats and wholesome sides nationwide Visit website for more information

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 1,587 1941
30
Luby's Restaurant Companylubys.com

A company that operates restaurants and provides dining services to customers, offering a variety of food options in a casual setting

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 1,525 1947
31
T.G.I. Fridaysfridays.com

Global restaurant company with over 900 locations in 59 countries, known for its lively atmosphere, indulgent food, and exceptional service

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 1,476 1965
32
Golden Chickgoldenchick.com

The company specializes in serving its signature Golden Tenders at their Golden Chick restaurants, offering a unique and delicious dining experience

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Richardson 1,403 1967
33
Mimi's Cafemimiscafe.com

A French-inspired bistro chain with a focus on high-quality food, legendary hospitality, community involvement, and a welcoming environment across 77 locations in the US

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 1,333 1978
34
Fuddruckersfuddruckers.com

The company specializes in creating gourmet hamburgers using high-quality ingredients and allowing customers to customize their own burger creations Apply now to join the team

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 1,323 1980
35
Bill Miller Bar-B-Qbillmillerbbq.com

A family restaurant chain serving barbecued meats, fresh pies, and breads cooked over wood, with quality catering services and multiple locations

Restaurants 🇺🇸 San Antonio 1,282 1953
36
BJs Restaurant & Brewhousebjsrestaurants.com

A restaurant and brewhouse based in Dallas, Texas, offering a variety of dining options and a selection of craft beers

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 1,232 n/a
37
Texas de Braziltexasdebrazil.com

A family-owned Brazilian steakhouse chain offering traditional hospitality and cuisine with grilled meats, a salad bar, wine selection, and private dining options

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 1,226 1998
38
Pei Weipeiwei.com

A fast-casual Asian-inspired restaurant chain emphasizing freshness, bold flavors, and high quality ingredients in their handcrafted dishes

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 1,199 2000
39
Fuzzy's Taco Shopfuzzystacoshop.com

A fast-growing chain of Baja-style Mexican restaurants serving handmade food, including fish tacos, burritos, and cold beer, in a vibrant atmosphere Offering franchise opportunities

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Fort Worth 1,175 2003
40
Uncle Julio's Restaurant Groupunclejulios.com

A restaurant group specializing in Mexican cuisine, known for made-from-scratch dishes, hand-crafted margaritas, interactive dining experiences, and expanding nationwide

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 1,042 n/a
41
Cotton Patch Cafecottonpatch.com

Cotton Patch Cafe serves classic Texas recipes made from scratch with Texas hospitality, offering bold flavors and the best of Texas cuisine

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Southlake 1,031 1989
42
Which Wich Superior Sandwicheswhichwichfranchising.com

This national sandwich franchise chain offers customizable sandwiches, a creative ordering system, and personalized sandwich bags at over 500 locations worldwide

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 993 2003
43
Mellow Mushroomonlinecareer360.com

Established for 40 years, this pizza chain offers fresh stone-baked pizzas in art-filled, family-friendly spaces Each location boasts unique, local ownership

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Friendswood 982 n/a
44
Perry's Steakhouse & Grilleperryssteakhouse.com

Renowned steakhouse chain since 1979 offering USDA Prime beef, tableside carvings, decadent desserts, and a Rare and Well Done® experience Additional concepts include market and grille

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 964 1979
45
la Madeleine Bakery & Cafelamadeleine.com

French café concept with 85+ locations nationwide, serving handcrafted country French-inspired dishes in a casual atmosphere for breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 917 1983
46
Salad and Gosaladandgo.com

Fast-casual drive-thru chain focused on making fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable, with an emphasis on tasty, healthy options

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 824 2013
47
Taco Bueno Restaurantstacobueno.com

Authentic Mexican food prepared with fresh ingredients following traditional recipes, staying true to their roots for over 50 years

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 748 1967
48
Lupe Tortilla Restaurantstex-mex.com

Company specializing in hospitality industry, focused on hiring individuals with strong people skills to manage new locations across Texas

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 698 1983
49
HTeaOhteao.com

A company offering ultra-premium tea, water, and related products in a fun, clean environment while mentoring franchisees for successful businesses

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Midland 673 2009
50
Comedorcomedortx.com

A modern Mexican restaurant located in downtown Austin, Texas, offering a unique culinary experience led by Chef Philip Speer and designed by Olson Kundig

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 669 2019
51
Freebirds World Burritofreebirds.com

An inclusive, rapidly growing restaurant company focused on delivering craveable food and exceptional service while embodying core values Apply now!

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 668 1990
52
Del Frisco's Restaurant Groupdfrg.com

A company that operates two types of restaurants: a classic steakhouse offering bold cuisine and extensive wine list, and a modern, stylish grill with fresh ingredients

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 651 n/a
53
Rudy's "Country Store"​ and Bar-B-Qrudysbbq.com

A family-owned business in Leon Springs, Texas, serving up tasty BBQ using original recipes, 100% wood-fired pits, and a signature dry spice "Sause"

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 627 1989
54
Salatasalata.com

Fresh vegetables and fruits chopped daily, lean proteins, house-made gluten-free dressings, soups, and sauces for healthy salads.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 610 2005
55
Gringo's Mexican Kitchengringostexmex.com

Family of full-service Mexican restaurants in greater Houston area, offering high quality Tex-Mex, full bar, and kids' playground Open daily for lunch and dinner

Restaurants 🇺🇸 La Porte 603 1993
56
Genghis Grillgenghisgrill.com

A leading create-your-own bowl concept offering fresh, healthy food with over 80 protein options and global cuisine influences

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 565 1998
57
Ojos Locos Sports Cantinaojoslocos.com

A sports cantina offering a comfortable environment for Latinos and Gringos to watch various sports games while enjoying Mexican food and draft beer

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 540 2010
58
Mr Gatti's Pizzamrgattispizza.com

A family-owned pizza franchise offering delicious pizza made with real ingredients and fun-filled family entertainment centers across 8 states

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Fort Worth 533 1969
59
The Rustictherustic.com

A casual dining experience with live music, farm-fresh dishes, extensive drink options, and a Texas vibe in Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 528 2013
60
Hopdoddy Burger Barhopdoddy.com

Crafting unique burger creations with high-quality ingredients and craft beer, setting a new standard in burger bars with celebrity endorsements and national recognition

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 506 2010
61
MOOYAH Burgers Fries and Shakesmooyahfranchise.com

A fast-casual restaurant offering made-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries, and shakes, using high-quality ingredients and offering online ordering and loyalty rewards

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 486 2007
62
Razzoo's Cajun Caferazzoos.com

Casual dining restaurant chain offering authentic, scratch-cooked Louisiana cuisine with playful names, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere for guests to enjoy

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Addison 472 1991
63
Fresh Marketfreshmarketonline.com

A family-owned business established in 1984, specializing in providing products or services tailored to meet specific needs

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 469 n/a
64
Tasty Restaurant Grouptastyrg.com

A restaurant group with 400+ locations in 23 states, offering iconic brands like Pizza Hut, Burger King, Dunkin', Baskin-Robbins, KFC, and Taco Bell

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 435 2018
65
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurantgordonbiersch.com

A passion for exceptional beer and delicious food drives us to use the freshest ingredients in our seasonal menus and hand-crafted brews

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 435 1988
66
HAZA Foods, LLChazagroup.com

A major fast food franchisee with over 540 restaurants across multiple states, specializing in Wendy's and Taco Bell locations

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Sugar Land 391 2013
67
Bushs Chickenbushschicken.com

Family-friendly quick-service restaurant offering pleasant dine-in experience, fast drive-through, and complete catering services to the community

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Waco 379 n/a
68
Willie's Restaurantswilliesrestaurants.com

Established in 1982, this company operates original concepts in Houston and San Antonio, including a casual dining Texas Icehouse and a Tex-Mex restaurant

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 369 1982
69
Pak N Save

100% Kiwi owned supermarket offering NZ's lowest food prices to grocery shoppers nationwide

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 369 n/a
70
Austin Daily Pressaustindailypress.com

A culinary team started as a food trailer, now specializing in Mexican sandwiches with a creative approach to classic flavors

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 365 2011
71
Velvet Tacovelvettaco.com

Innovative taco concept offering premium, multi-cultural tacos made with fresh, quality ingredients in a funky fast-casual setting Tacos like no other

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 352 2011
72
Fish City Grillfishcitygrill.com

A neighborhood seafood restaurant committed to serving fresh, sustainable seafood in a community-centered setting across multiple locations

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Addison 350 1994
73
Sixty Vinessixtyvines.com

Globally inspired wine bar serving seasonally sourced cuisine, offering eco-friendly wine on tap for an authentic tasting experience from vineyards around the world

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 349 n/a
74
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Franchisercihospitality.com

A military themed sports bar featuring Bombshells Girls with high Average Unit Volumes, strong bar business, and franchise opportunities available

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 334 2013
75
TriMark Strategicstrategicequipment.com

Comprehensive foodservice equipment solutions provider offering services from concept and design to installation and product replenishment nationwide with industry expertise

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Lewisville 334 n/a
76
Spring Creek Barbequespringcreekbarbeque.com

A Texas-based restaurant company specializing in barbecue, located in Lewisville

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Lewisville 333 n/a
77
Pizza Patronpizzapatron.com

An innovative pizza chain offering unique flavors inspired by Latino culture, emphasizing inclusivity and community engagement, with a national reach

Restaurants 🇺🇸 San Antonio 332 1986
78
Crust Pizza Co.crustpizzaco.com

A pizza company located in The Woodlands, Texas, serving delicious pizzas to customers at 4775 W Panther Creek Drive

Restaurants 🇺🇸 The Woodlands 330 2011
79
Laredo Taco Companylaredotacocompany.com

Authentic Mexican food restaurant offering handmade flour tortilla tacos with fresh ingredients daily, along with a salsa bar for customization

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irving 329 2000
80
Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crabtrulucks.com

A privately held restaurant company specializing in meticulously prepared seafood and crab, exceptional service, and community involvement, with a strong company culture

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 324 1992
81
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Barwhiskeycake.com

Craft cocktail and comfort food restaurant sourcing flavors and ingredients directly from local farms for a farm-fresh dining experience

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 316 2010
82
BreWingZ Sports Bar & Grillbrewingz.com

Family-friendly sports bar and grill with a variety of sauces and buffalo-style chicken wings, also offering burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and desserts Website for specials

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 285 2013
83
Mexican Restaurants, Inc.mexicanrestaurantsinc.com

A Houston-based restaurant company offering authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine at over 30 locations in four states, along with catering, loyalty programs, and franchise opportunities

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 265 n/a
84
Red Mango, LLCredmangousa.com

A rapidly-expanding retailer selling all-natural frozen yogurt, fresh cold-squeezed juices, light foods under 500 calories, smoothies, and probiotic-enhanced treats

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 246 2006
85
Original ChopShoporiginalchopshop.com

A fast-casual restaurant chain offering nutritious, flavorful protein bowls, juices, salads, and sandwiches made from scratch in a welcoming atmosphere

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 224 2013
86
P. Terry's Burger Standpterrys.com

A family-owned burger stand offering fresh, all-natural ingredients through a drive-thru window with a focus on quality, hospitality, and community involvement

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 213 2005
87
Via 313 Pizzavia313.com

Authentic Detroit style pizza restaurant operating multiple locations in Austin, providing dedicated customer service and traditional blue collar Michigan inspired square pies.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 202 2011
88
Chili's Grill & Bar - Hielan Restaurant Groupchilisjobs.com

Largest Chili's franchisee in the country with 43 restaurants across multiple states; offering medical benefits, competitive salary, discounted meals, and performance bonuses

Restaurants 🇺🇸 McKinney 196 2009
89
Little Woodrowslittlewoodrows.com

An established neighborhood bar with indoor and outdoor seating, offering a diverse drink menu with over 200 options and a high-quality dining experience

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 188 n/a
90
Jimmy Changasjimmychangas.com

A family of Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston area with playground for kids, serving high-quality Mexican food, full bar, and exceptional value

Restaurants 🇺🇸 La Porte 188 2001
91
Palenque Grouptacopalenque.com

A Mexican fast food chain founded by Juan Francisco Ochoa, known for authentic Mexican food served with drive thrus in various locations since 1987

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Laredo 186 1987
92
AMPEX BRANDS

A restaurant company headquartered in Richardson, Texas, offering a variety of dining options and culinary experiences to customers

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Richardson 177 2005
93
Posados Cafeposados.com

A restaurant company based in Tyler, TX, operating multiple dining establishments including Mercado's, Posados Cafe, and Happy's Fish House

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Tyler 175 1988
94
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.authenticrb.com

A company that owns, operates, and franchises a fast casual/quick service restaurant brand specializing in unique flavors at a compelling value

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Addison 173 n/a
95
Crescent Mooncrescentmoonplano.com

Upscale restaurant specializing in creating and serving premium, delectable food to satisfy the most discerning palates, delivering an exceptional dining experience

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Plano 173 n/a
96
Black Walnut Cafeblackwalnutcafe.com

Serving elevated classics from coffee to cocktails for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks on weekends

Restaurants 🇺🇸 The Woodlands 169 2002
97
Goode Company Restaurantsgoodecompany.com

Family-owned business serving authentic Texas cuisine for over 45 years, including BBQ, seafood, and Mexican fare, with a focus on homemade and handcrafted dishes

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 166 1977
98
BB's Tex-Orleansbbstexorleans.com

Tex-Orleans restaurant in Houston offering Cajun cuisine with a Texas twist, specializing in NOLA-style po’ boys, gumbo, seafood boils, and cocktails

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Houston 166 2007
99
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe XXVloscucos.com

Authentic Mexican restaurant founded by two brothers in 1991, known for fresh ingredients and flavorful dishes in Houston, Texas

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Austin 165 n/a
100
COWBOY CHICKENcowboychicken.com

A company specializing in all-natural wood fire rotisserie chicken, sour-cream-tomatillo enchiladas, and home-style sides, with a 'cowboy cool' culture and franchise opportunities

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dallas 165 1981

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