List of restaurant chains in the United States

The following is a list of notable restaurant chains in the United States.

Asian/Pacific Name Original location Founded Headquarters Parent company Number of U.S. locations Areas servedBonChon ChickenBusan, South Korea2002Dallas, Texas 133NationwideCupbopSalt Lake County, Utah2013Salt Lake City, Utah68Mountain states, OklahomaDin Tai FungTaipei, TaiwanTaiwan 1958, USA 2000Taipei, Taiwan23Arizona, California, Nevada, New York, Oregon, WashingtonL&L Hawaiian BarbecueKnown as L&L Drive-Inn in HawaiiHonolulu, Hawaii1976Honolulu, Hawaii253NationwideManchu WokPeterborough, Ontario, Canada 1980Markham, Ontario, CanadaMTY Food Group 14Alabama, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New York, WashingtonNoodles & CompanyDenver, Colorado1995Broomfield, Colorado448NationwideOno Hawaiian BBQSanta Monica, California2002Santa Monica, California100NationwidePanda ExpressGlendale, California 1983Rosemead, CaliforniaPanda Restaurant Group 2,316NationwidePei Wei Asian DinerScottsdale, Arizona2000Irving, TexasPWD Acquisition LLC119South, West, Mid-Atlantic, Upper MidwestPhở HòaSan Jose, California1983Sacramento, California18NationwidePick Up StixRancho Santa Margarita, California1989Laguna Hills, California38Southern California, Nevada, Texas, UtahSarku JapanBoston, Massachusetts1987Markham, Ontario, Canada167NationwideYoshinoyaTokyo, Japan1899Kita, Tokyo, Japan103California

Baked goods Name Original location Founded Headquarters Parent company Number of U.S. locations Areas servedAu Bon PainBoston, Massachusetts 1976Richardson, TexasAMPEX Brands 121NationwideAuntie Anne'sDowningtown, Pennsylvania1988Sandy Springs, GeorgiaFocus Brands1,133NationwideBruegger's BagelsTroy, New York 1983Denver, ColoradoJAB Holding Company 164NationwideCinnabonFederal Way, Washington1985Sandy Springs, GeorgiaFocus Brands939NationwideCrumbl CookiesLogan, Utah2017Lindon, Utah1,071NationwideDaylight DonutsTulsa, Oklahoma1954Tulsa, Oklahoma354MidwestDuck DonutsDuck, North Carolina2006Hampden Township, Pennsylvania127NationwideEinstein Bros. BagelsGolden, Colorado1995Lakewood, ColoradoJAB Holding Company690NationwideGolden KrustThe Bronx, New York 1989The Bronx, New York 99Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, TexasGreat American CookiesDunwoody, Georgia1977Atlanta, GeorgiaFAT Brands372NationwideGreat Harvest Bread CompanyGreat Falls, Montana1976Dillon, Montana176NationwideHoney Dew DonutsMansfield, Massachusetts1973Plainville, Massachusetts102New EnglandInsomnia CookiesPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania2003Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaKrispy Kreme210NationwideKrispy KremeWinston-Salem, North Carolina1937Charlotte, North CarolinaJAB Holding Company373NationwideLa MadeleineDallas, Texas1983Dallas, TexasGroupe Le Duff86Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, MidwestLe Pain QuotidienBrussels, Belgium1990New York, New York260Mid-Atlantic, Florida, Illinois, CaliforniaMrs. FieldsPalo Alto, California1977Broomfield, ColoradoFamous Brands International90NationwidePretzelmakerPennsylvania1991Atlanta, GeorgiaFAT Brands86NationwideShipley Do-NutsHouston, Texas1936Houston, TexasPeak Rock Capital300+Southern states, ColoradoWetzel's PretzelsRedondo Beach, California1994Pasadena, CaliforniaCenterOak Partners LLC350NationwideWinchell's DonutsTemple City, California1948City of Industry, CaliforniaYum-Yum Donuts170West, MidwestYum-Yum DonutsLos Angeles, California1971City of Industry, California71California

Beverages Name Original location Founded Headquarters Number of U.S. locations Areas served7 Brew CoffeeRogers, Arkansas2017Springdale, Arkansas709Nationwide7 Leaves CafeWestminster, California2011Garden Grove, California43California, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, GeorgiaArgo TeaChicago, Illinois2003Chicago, Illinois41East and Upper MidwestBiggby CoffeeEast Lansing, Michigan1995Lansing, Michigan265Southeast and MidwestCaribou CoffeeEdina, Minnesota1992Brooklyn Center, Minnesota460MidwestThe Coffee Bean & Tea LeafLos Angeles, California1963Los Angeles, California180South & WestCoffee BeaneryDearborn, Michigan1976Flushing, Michigan24NationwideDunkin' DonutsQuincy, Massachusetts1950Canton, Massachusetts9,244NationwideDunn Brothers CoffeeSaint Paul, Minnesota1987Minneapolis, Minnesota46MidwestDutch Bros. CoffeeGrants Pass, Oregon1992Grants Pass, Oregon538NationwideGloria Jean's CoffeesLong Grove, Illinois1979Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia31NationwideGregorys CoffeeNew York, New York2006New York, New York51Northeast, South, WestHeine Brothers'Louisville, Kentucky1994Louisville, Kentucky18KentuckyIntelligentsia Coffee & TeaChicago, Illinois1995Chicago, Illinois12NationwideIt's Boba TimeLos Angeles, California2003Los Angeles, California95Southwestern United StatesJamba JuiceSan Luis Obispo, California 1990Atlanta, Georgia 757NationwideJuice It Up!Brea, California1995Irvine, California85WestKung Fu TeaQueens, New York2010New York, New York278NationwideOrange JuliusLos Angeles, California1926Edina, Minnesota5,700NationwidePeet's CoffeeBerkeley, California1966Emeryville, California230West and MidwestPhilz CoffeeSan Francisco, California2002San Francisco, California57NationwidePlanet SmoothieAtlanta, Georgia1995Scottsdale, Arizona100+NationwideRobeksLos Angeles, California1996Los Angeles, California91WestSmoothie KingKenner, Louisiana1973Coppell, Texas1,053NationwideStarbucksSeattle, Washington1971Seattle, Washington15,450NationwideSwigSt. George, Utah2010American Fork, Utah164South, Midwest, WestTim HortonsHamilton, Ontario, Canada1964Toronto, Ontario, Canada637NorthTropical Smoothie CafeDestin, Florida1997Atlanta, Georgia1,047Nationwide

Chicken Name Original location Founded Headquarters Number of U.S. locations Areas servedBojangles' Famous Chicken 'n BiscuitsCharlotte, North Carolina 1977Charlotte, North Carolina 773SoutheastBoston MarketNewton, Massachusetts1984Golden, Colorado22NationwideBrown's Chicken & PastaBridgeview, Illinois1949Villa Park, Illinois19IllinoisBush's ChickenWaco, Texas1996Waco, Texas73TexasChester's InternationalBirmingham, Alabama1952Mountain Brook, Alabama1,000+NationwideChick-fil-AHapeville, Georgia1946College Park, Georgia2,704NationwideChicken ExpressBenbrook, Texas1988Burleson, Texas245NationwideChicken Salad ChickAuburn, Alabama2008Auburn, Alabama346Southeast, MidwestChurch's ChickenSan Antonio, Texas1952Atlanta, Georgia898NationwideCluck-U ChickenNew Brunswick, New Jersey1985College Park, Maryland17Mid-AtlanticDave's Hot ChickenLos Angeles, California2017Pasadena, California283NationwideEl Pollo LocoGuasave, Sinaloa, Mexico1974Costa Mesa, California480WestGolden ChickSan Marcos, Texas1967Richardson, Texas207NationwideGrandy'sDallas, Texas1972Nashville, Tennessee15Texas, Oklahoma, GeorgiaGuthrie'sHaleyville, Alabama1964Auburn, Alabama73South, Idaho, NevadaHarold's Chicken ShackChicago, Illinois1950Chicago, Illinois47Midwest, South, SouthwestHartz ChickenTexas1972Spring, Texas56Louisiana, TexasJollibeePasig, Philippines1978Pasig, Philippines83West, Mid-Atlantic, HawaiiKFCNorth Corbin, Kentucky1952Louisville, Kentucky3,953NationwideLee's Famous Recipe ChickenLima, Ohio1966Fort Walton Beach, Florida131South and MidwestLouisiana Famous Fried ChickenLos Angeles, California1976Los Angeles, California148California, TexasMaryland Fried ChickenOrlando, Florida1961Los Angeles, California16020 US states and The BahamasPioneer ChickenLos Angeles, California1961Los Angeles, California2Los Angeles areaPollo CamperoGuatemala1971Dallas, Texas150NationwidePollo TropicalMiami, Florida1988Doral, Florida169SoutheastPopeyesArabi, Louisiana1972Miami, Florida2,754NationwideRaising Cane's Chicken FingersBaton Rouge, Louisiana1996Baton Rouge, Louisiana900+NationwideSlim ChickensFayetteville, Arkansas2003Fayetteville, Arkansas116Nationwide Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-QSmithfield, North Carolina1977Smithfield, North Carolina39North CarolinaWingstopGarland, Texas1994Addison, Texas1,534NationwideZaxby'sStatesboro, Georgia1990Athens, Georgia910Southeast (and Utah)

Chili Name Original location Founded Headquarters Number of U.S. locations Areas servedGold Star ChiliCincinnati, Ohio 1965Cincinnati, Ohio 85Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky Skyline ChiliCincinnati, Ohio1949Fairfield, Ohio160Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida

Frozen desserts Name Original location Founded Headquarters Number of U.S. locations Areas servedAndy's Frozen CustardOsage Beach, Missouri 1986Springfield, Missouri 140NationwideBaskin-RobbinsGlendale, California 1945Canton, Massachusetts 2,317NationwideBen & Jerry'sBurlington, Vermont 1978South Burlington, Vermont 221NationwideBruster's Ice CreamBridgewater, Pennsylvania1990Bridgewater, Pennsylvania208NationwideCarvelHartsdale, New York1929Farmington, Connecticut371NationwideCauldron Ice CreamSanta Ana, California2015Santa Ana, California6California, TexasCold Stone CreameryTempe, Arizona1988Scottsdale, Arizona875NationwideDairy QueenJoliet, Illinois1940Edina, Minnesota4,339NationwideFosters FreezeInglewood, California1946Atlanta, Georgia54California & GeorgiaGolden SpoonTustin, California1981Rancho Santa Margarita, California23CaliforniaGraeter'sCincinnati, Ohio1874Cincinnati, Ohio53MidwestHäagen-DazsBrooklyn, New York1961Minneapolis, Minnesota600NationwideHandel's Homemade Ice Cream & YogurtYoungstown, Ohio1945Canfield, Ohio45West, Great Lakes, Alabama, PennsylvaniaMaggieMoo's Ice Cream and TreateryKansas City, Missouri1989Fulton County, Georgia10NationwideMarble Slab CreameryHouston, Texas1983Fulton County, Georgia391NationwideMeadows Frozen CustardDuncansville, Pennsylvania1950Blair County, Pennsylvania29NationwideMenchie's Frozen YogurtSan Fernando Valley, California2007Encino, California345NationwideOberweis DairyKane County, Illinois1927North Aurora, Illinois41Upper MidwestPinkberryWest Hollywood, California2005Scottsdale, Arizona260NationwidePopbarNew York, New York2010New York, New York16East Coast, CaliforniaRed MangoLos Angeles, California2006Dallas, Texas50NationwideRita's Italian IcePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania1984Bensalem, Pennsylvania600+NationwideSweet FrogRichmond, Virginia2009Richmond, Virginia350+NationwideTastee-FreezJoliet, Illinois1950Newport Beach, California23Mid-Atlantic and MidwestTCBYLittle Rock, Arkansas1981Broomfield, Colorado116NationwideTropical SnoProvo, Utah1984Draper, UtahNationwideTutti Frutti Frozen YogurtCalifornia2008Fullerton, California100+WestWanderlust CreameryLos Angeles, California2015Los Angeles, California7Southern CaliforniaYogen FrüzThornhill, Ontario, Canada1986Markham, Ontario, Canada2New York, TexasYogurtlandFullerton, California2006Irvine, California326Nationwide

Hamburgers Name Original location Founded Headquarters Number of U.S. locationsAreas servedNotesA&W RestaurantsLodi, California 1919Lexington, Kentucky 900+NationwideArctic Circle RestaurantsMidvale, Utah1950Salt Lake City, Utah71WestBack Yard BurgersCleveland, Mississippi1987Nashville, Tennessee15South and MidwestBaker's Drive-ThruSan Bernardino, California1952San Bernardino, California39Inland EmpireBig BoyGlendale, California1936Warren, Michigan66 Midwest and California 6 locations under the name Dolly's Burgers and ShakesBlake's LotaburgerAlbuquerque, New Mexico1952Albuquerque, New Mexico75SouthwestBraum'sOklahoma City, Oklahoma1968Tuttle, Oklahoma290West South Central states, Missouri, KansasBumper's Drive-InCanton, Mississippi1983Canton, Mississippi30Mississippi and Tennessee Burger KingJacksonville, Florida 1953Miami-Dade County, Florida 7,105NationwideBurger StreetLewisville, Texas1985Dallas, Texas14South Central statesBurgerFiLauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida2011Palm Beach, Florida65East and MidwestBurgervilleVancouver, Washington1961Vancouver, Washington47Pacific NorthwestCarl's Jr.Hardee'sLos Angeles, CaliforniaRocky Mount, North Carolina19411960Franklin, Tennessee2,774 1,062 (Carl's Jr.)1,712 (Hardee's)NationwideCarl's Jr. in the West, Hardee's in the EastCheckersRally'sMobile, AlabamaLouisville, Kentucky19851986Tampa, Florida895