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The 100 largest Restaurants companies in the United States

Tamtam tracks 1,007 Restaurants companies headquartered in the United States. This list ranks the 100 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by McDonald's, Burger King and Subway. Their median headcount is 7,864. Half of them were founded in 1978 or later. The most common headquarters are Atlanta (11), Dallas (8) and Orlando (5).

🇺🇸 United States100 companiesUpdated Oct 10, 2026
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1
McDonald'scorporate.mcdonalds.com

global fast-food restaurant chain operating over 37,000 locations worldwide, serving popular menu items and employing 1.9 million people

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Chicago 261,219 n/a
2
Burger Kingbk.com

Operates over 17,000 restaurants globally, serving flame-grilled burgers to 11 million guests daily. Part of a larger quick service restaurant group.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Miami 124,616 1954
3
Subwaysubway.com

Global quick service restaurant franchise with over 37,000 locations in 100+ countries, serving made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls through dedicated franchisees and corporate teams

Restaurants 🇺🇸 118,689 1965
4
Chipotle Mexican Grillchipotle.com

Serving responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food with wholesome ingredients, focusing on sustainability, digital innovation, and excellent guest experience.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Newport Beach 105,000 1993
5
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
6
Domino'sdominos.com

Leading pizza company globally, operating through franchises, innovating in pizza and delivery, committed to customer service and community involvement.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor 95,605 1960
7
Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Centerchick-fil-a.com

Company provides extensive support for restaurant operations including digital, financial, analytics, and development to ensure exceptional customer experiences globally.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 90,667 1946
8
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
9
Taco Belltacobell.com

This company operates as a global Mexican-inspired quick service restaurant brand, with thousands of locations serving millions of customers weekly, part of a major restaurant group.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irvine 83,421 1962
10
Dardendarden.com

Restaurant company with diverse brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, employing 190,000 team members to serve 380 million guests annually

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Orlando 82,251 n/a
11
Chick-fil-A Restaurantschick-fil-a.com

Operates quick-service restaurants, known for fresh food and hospitality, with an independent Owner-Operator franchise model across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 76,067 1946
12
The Wendy's Companywendys.com

Serves made-to-order square hamburgers, fresh salads, chili, and Frosty desserts across 7,000+ restaurants globally, also supporting adoption initiatives.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Dublin 73,218 1969
13
Inspirestories.inspirebrands.com

Operates a diverse portfolio of over 33,000 restaurants worldwide including Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 56,164 2018
14
Olive Gardenolivegarden.com

Leading casual Italian restaurant chain inspired by Italy for menus, wine, and Tuscan design, emphasizing warmth, hospitality, and family in dining experiences.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Orlando 40,632 1993
15
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
16
Panera Breadpanerabread.com

Fresh bakery foodservice offering freshly baked breads, pastries, and clean food with omni-channel ordering and community focus.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Fenton 39,768 1987
17
Yum! Brandsyum.com

Franchises and operates over 62,000 restaurants globally, including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, specializing in chicken, Mexican, pizza, and burgers.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Louisville 34,000 1997
18
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
19
Papa Johnspapajohnsegypt.com

A company seeking individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, offering hands-on training, advancement opportunities, and emphasizing teamwork and quality customer experiences

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 29,813 1984
20
Arby'sarbys.com

Second-largest sandwich restaurant brand globally, operating over 3,400 locations in seven countries, part of Inspire Brands family.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 28,936 1964
21
Waffle House, Inc.wafflehouse.com

Serving fast American food across 25 states, creating career opportunities for 40,000+ employees, and fostering customer and associate loyalty since 1955.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Norcross 28,807 1955
22
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchenpopeyes.com

Quick-service restaurant chain specializing in New Orleans-style spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and regional Louisiana-inspired menu items.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Miami 27,338 1972
23
Denny'sdennys.com

This company serves and nourishes people with food while also promoting their wellbeing and overall satisfaction

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Spartanburg 26,621 1953
24
Outback Steakhouseoutback.com

An Australian themed steakhouse restaurant offering a variety of chicken, ribs, seafood, and pasta dishes with high-quality food, generous portions, and a casual atmosphere

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Tampa 24,676 1988
25
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
26
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
27
Jack in the Boxjackinthebox.com

Operates quick-serve restaurants, offering diverse menu items like breakfast sandwiches, salads. Company pioneered many fast-food staples, with over 2000 locations.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 San Diego 21,368 1951
28
Jimmy John'sjimmyjohns.com

Prepares and sells sandwiches made with fresh vegetables, hand-sliced meats, and freshly baked bread daily for quick service restaurant customers.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Sandy Springs 20,137 1983
29
The Cheesecake Factorycakecareers.com

Large restaurant chain offering generous food portions, career growth opportunities, work-life balance, and a supportive team environment.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Calabasas Hills 19,341 1978
30
Cracker Barrelcrackerbarrel.com

Restaurant and retail business offering country-style meals and hospitality, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Lebanon 18,801 1969
31
Panda Restaurant Grouppandacareers.com

A global leader in Asian dining experiences focused on people development, fostering a purpose-driven culture with values promoting growth and progress

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Rosemead 18,701 1973
32
Red Lobsterredlobster.com

A leading seafood restaurant company focused on providing a top-notch dining experience with quality seafood, passionate team members, and sustainable growth

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Orlando 17,619 1968
33
Culver's Restaurantsculvers.com

A restaurant chain offering ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard, with franchise opportunities available for those with strong leadership skills

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Prairie du Sac 16,686 1984
34
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
35
Jersey Mike's Subsjerseymikes.com

Serves authentic fresh sliced subs and Philly cheesesteaks on freshly baked bread, committed to community giving and philanthropic endeavors.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Manasquan 16,217 1956
36
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
37
Red Robinredrobin.com

Operates casual dining restaurants across U.S. and Canada, offering American food, fun, and a playful atmosphere for guests.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Greenwood Village 14,265 n/a
38
Zaxbyszaxbys.com

Established in 1990, this brand serves chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches, and salads in a lively atmosphere, with over 900 locations across 18 states

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 14,170 1990
39
In-N-Out Burgerin-n-out.com

Privately owned fast food chain serving high-quality, fresh, made-to-order burgers in a clean environment with friendly service.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Irvine 14,130 1948
40
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
41
Five Guys Enterprisesfiveguys.com

Opened, perfected, and expanded burger restaurants from a local presence to over 1,900 locations globally, including North America, Europe, and the Middle East, since 1986.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Alexandria 11,602 1986
42
Bojangles'​ Restaurants, Inc.bojangles.com

A unique and growing restaurant operator and franchisor serving high-quality, Southern-inspired food made from scratch with a special blend of seasonings

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Charlotte 11,124 1977
43
P.F. Chang'spfchangs.com

Restaurant specializing in handcrafted Asian cuisine, using fresh ingredients and traditional wok cooking methods for every dish daily.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Scottsdale 10,885 1993
44
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
45
Tropical Smoothie Cafetropicalsmoothiecafe.com

Serves better-for-you food and smoothies, inspiring healthier lifestyles and community well-being through a fast-casual restaurant brand across many states.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 9,087 1997
46
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.bjsrestaurants.com

A company offering a unique dining experience with award-winning handcrafted beer, Chicago-style pizza with a Southern California twist, and world-renowned desserts

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Huntington Beach 8,709 1978
47
Steak n Shakesteaknshake.com

Premium burger and milkshake restaurant focused on quality food, excellent service, affordable prices, and a fun, people-centered work environment.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Indianapolis 8,521 1934
48
Firehouse Subsfirehousesubs.com

Operates a restaurant chain serving hearty subs, founded by former firefighters, supporting public safety through a non-profit foundation.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Jacksonville 8,503 1994
49
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
50
Marco's Pizza (Marco's Franchising, LLC)marcosfranchising.com

A fast-growing pizza brand founded in 1978, known for high-quality pizza made from scratch dough and fresh cheeses, with over 1,200 locations nationwide

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Toledo 7,864 1978
51
Hooters of Americahooters.com

operates a global chain of restaurants specializing in chicken wings, offering a unique hospitality experience and actively expanding through franchising partnerships.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Clearwater 7,683 1983
52
Checkers & Rally’s Drive-In Restaurantsweb.checkersandrallys.com

A fast food chain offering bold burgers, sandwiches, and fries at unbeatable prices, with a focus on employee development and rewarding hard work

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Tampa 7,001 1985
53
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchencheddars.com

Casual dining restaurant focusing on scratch-made meals, emphasizing genuine hospitality, team appreciation, and a rewarding work environment.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Orlando 6,816 1979
54
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgersfreddys.com

A family-owned restaurant in Wichita, Kansas, serving quality steakburgers inspired by 1950s classics, along with signature frozen custard desserts

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Wichita 6,755 2002
55
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
56
Golden Corral Corporationgoldencorral.com

A leading chain restaurant specializing in family-style buffets, offering high-quality food at reasonable prices in a clean, friendly atmosphere

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Raleigh 6,099 1973
57
McAlister's Delibeta.mcalistersdeli.com

A fast casual restaurant chain offering sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts with catering services, known for its hospitality and famous sweet tea

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 5,735 1989
58
Wendy's (Pertoria, Inc.)wendysnwo.com

A local company operating six Wendy's restaurants in Northwest Ohio, focusing on providing great food, excellent customer service, and community involvement

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Perrysburg 5,367 1969
59
First Watch Restaurantsfirstwatch.com

A breakfast-focused restaurant chain prioritizing freshness, community relationships, and employee well-being while serving customers with care and intention

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Bradenton 5,343 1983
60
CAVAcava.com

Focus on delivering food with heart, health, and humanity, emphasizing quality and care in every meal served.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Washington 5,240 2010
61
White Castlewhitecastle.com

Family-owned fast-food chain since 1921, known for iconic Sliders, operating 350+ restaurants and retail division, with commitment to quality and innovation

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Columbus 5,169 1921
62
Del Tacodeltaco.com

Established in 1964, this California-based company operates nearly 600 restaurants across 16 states offering Mexican and American made-to-order items using fresh ingredients

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Lake Forest 5,131 1964
63
Noodles & Companynoodles.com

A global food company that values individuality and community, creating delicious, made-to-order meals with ingredients to feel good about

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Broomfield 5,063 1995
64
Carrabba's Italian Grillcarrabbas.com

Casual Italian restaurant serving fresh, handmade dishes cooked to order in an lively exhibition kitchen, emphasizing flavorful foods and hospitality

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Tampa 5,032 1986
65
Hard Rock Cafecafe.hardrock.com

A global restaurant chain founded in 1971, known for its rock and roll memorabilia and quality menu items, committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Davie 4,859 1971
66
Captain D'scaptainds.com

Affordable seafood restaurant dedicated to serving great food at a great price, with a culture of service excellence and a commitment to guests

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Nashville 4,636 1969
67
Ruth's Chris Steak Housecareers.ruthschris.com

A global steakhouse chain known for high-quality steaks, traditional menu items, and warm hospitality inspired by New Orleans heritage

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Winter Park 4,563 1965
68
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
69
Moe's Southwest Grillbeta.moes.com

A fast-casual restaurant chain serving fresh Southwest cuisine in a lively atmosphere with over 700 locations across 40 states Owned by FOCUS Brands Inc

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 4,472 2000
70
Qdoba Restaurant Corporationqdoba.com

A fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain with over 740 locations in the US and Canada, focusing on flavorful ingredients and a vibrant, inclusive work culture

Restaurants 🇺🇸 San Diego 4,341 1995
71
Bon Appétit Management Companybamco.com

Providing on-site foodservice management with scratch cooking, sustainable sourcing, and environmentally responsible practices for corporations and universities.

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Redwood City 4,234 1987
72
Bagel Brandsbagelbrands.com

Parent company of popular breakfast brands, offering innovative menus and strong customer service at over 1,100 locations with 16,000+ employees nationwide Serving communities since 1983

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Denver 4,140 1983
73
MOD Pizzamodpizza.com

A Seattle-based pizza company founded in 2008, prioritizing individual style, value, and community through their dedicated employees, the MOD Squad

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Bellevue 4,042 2008
74
California Pizza Kitchencpk.com

A global brand known for innovative California-style cuisine, featuring creative pizzas and a unique dining experience in over 14 countries

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Costa Mesa 3,841 1985
75
El Pollo Loco, Inc.elpolloloco.com

An iconic chain of Mexican restaurants originating in Los Angeles, known for their citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken and fresh LA Mex cuisine

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Costa Mesa 3,760 1980
76
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
77
Portillo'sportillos.com

Established in 1963, this company serves fresh and homemade food in nostalgic themed restaurants, specializing in classic Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Oak Brook 3,585 1963
78
Perkins American Food Co.perkinsrestaurants.com

A family restaurant chain established in 1958, offering classic comfort dishes like pancakes, waffles, pies, burgers, and salads across 32 states

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Sandy Springs 3,566 1958
79
Texas Roadhousecareers.becomearoadie.com

A family restaurant offering legendary hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and made-from-scratch sides, focused on providing great food and fun for all ages at a great price

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Louisville 3,543 1993
80
Miller's Ale House Restaurantsmillersalehouse.com

A casual dining restaurant chain known for freshly-made food, value, personal experience, and local camaraderie, with over 100 locations across 10 states

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Orlando 3,521 1988
81
Benihanabenihana.com

An operator of teppanyaki-style, RA Sushi, and Haru restaurants, creating memorable dining experiences for guests through multiple Asian restaurant concepts

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Aventura 3,507 1964
82
Huddle Househuddlehouse.com

Family-focused diner serving delicious cooked-to-order homestyle meals with southern flavors, creating a welcoming environment for friends and family to gather over food

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Sandy Springs 3,409 n/a
83
Potbelly Sandwich Workspotbelly.com

A neighborhood sandwich shop known for oven-toasted sandwiches, soups, shakes, and cookies, offering fast, friendly service in a welcoming environment

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Chicago 3,397 1977
84
A&W Restaurants, Inc.awrestaurants.com

Established in 1919, this company is America's oldest franchised restaurant chain, offering All American Food and freshly made Root Beer in frosty mugs Operating in more than 900 locations in the US and Asia

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Lexington 3,382 1919
85
Restaurant.comrestaurant.com

A trusted source connecting diners with local restaurants, offering savings, digital marketing services, and cost-effective gift certificate solutions to drive revenue

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Arlington Heights 3,328 1999
86
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
87
Fox Restaurant Conceptsfoxrc.com

A hospitality company founded by Sam Fox, creating diverse restaurant concepts across the US, focusing on amazing experiences and incredible food

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Phoenix 3,216 1998
88
Blaze Pizza, LLCblazepizza.com

Fast-casual artisan pizza chain offering house-made dough, quick 11-inch pizzas, salads, beverages, and desserts, with a franchise opportunity available nationwide

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 3,051 2011
89
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
90
Apple American Group LLCappleamericancareers.com

A leading franchise operator with over 440 Applebee’s restaurants in 23 states, generating $13B in sales with 21,000 employees

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Independence 2,885 1998
91
Mellow Mushroommellowmushroom.com

Franchise company offering psychedelic-inspired dining experience with fresh stone-baked pizzas and creative cocktails, reflecting a unique culture and vibe

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 2,880 1974
92
Long John Silver's, LLCljsilvers.com

Popular quick-service seafood chain with a history of serving batter-dipped whitefish, chicken, and shrimp, along with famous hushpuppies and non-fried menu options

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Louisville 2,859 1969
93
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
94
Jack's Family Restaurants, LPeatatjacks.com

Established in 1960, this company serves up Southern food with a commitment to community, family, growth, and respect at over 200 locations

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Homewood 2,829 1960
95
Boston Marketbostonmarket.com

A company based in Golden, Colorado, offering fresh, home-style meals and catering services with a focus on convenience and quality

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Golden 2,797 1985
96
PF Changs China Bistro

PF Changs China Bistro is a restaurant company based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, specializing in Chinese cuisine

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Winston Salem 2,795 n/a
97
Gosh Enterprises Inc

A growing company overseeing restaurant brands serving Philly Cheesesteaks, Korean-inspired cuisine, deli subs, supporting children in need, and providing solar services

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Upper Arlington 2,777 1986
98
Buffalo Wild Wingscareers.buffalowildwings.com

A leading sports bar brand with over 1,200 restaurants in 10 countries, part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants

Restaurants 🇺🇸 Atlanta 2,771 1982
99
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
100
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

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