In the graph display are 10 of 125 brands that Restaurantdata.com scours, analyzes and integrates for clients.

The Top 20 in the chart below, are listed in descending order of the most franchised locations.

Discussion points

The Dominance of Franchising: The chart reveals that most of the top brands have a significant reliance on franchising, with franchised units forming the majority of their total locations.

Variation in Strategy: While many brands prioritize franchising, a few, like Texas Roadhouse (#120 on the list, not displayed here), show a relatively larger proportion of company-owned units

Hybrid Approaches: Several brands exhibit a balanced model with both franchised and company-owned units, such as Golden Corral (#65 on the list, not displayed here).

Column Notes:

The AUV (Average Annual Unit Sales Volume ) is in $$ millions. In most cases, the AUV has been supplied by the company.

Number of US states and Canadian Provinces are where brands have operating locations.

Special Note: Pizza Hut is listed as Casual/Family due to a significant number of sit-down locations.

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Also, see last weeks post on 3-year Top 10 fastest growing restaurant brands.