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These are the biggest family dining restaurant chains in the U.S., according to Technomic. The sector is led by IHOP and Denny's but there are numerous smaller chains gaining.
| 2021 Rank | Chain Name | 2020 US Sales ($000,000) | 2020 US Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | IHOP | $2,138 | 1,670 |
| 35 | Cracker Barrel | $1,770 | 663 |
| 37 | Denny's | $1,744 | 1,534 |
| 56 | Waffle House | $736* | 1,960 |
| 82 | Bob Evans | $440* | 451 |
| 88 | First Watch | $424* | 410 |
| 105 | Perkins Restaurant & Bakery | $319* | 283 |
| 129 | Black Bear Diner | $246* | 143 |
| 139 | Big Boy/Frisch's Big Boy | $208* | 182 |
| 164 | Village Inn | $165 | 137 |
| 166 | Huddle House | $162 | 328 |
| 195 | The Original Pancake House | $128* | 143 |
| 198 | Friendly's | $126* | 130 |
| 218 | Metro Diner | $114 | 58 |
| 233 | Shoney's | $105* | 109 |
| 234 | Eat'n Park | $105* | 59 |
| 242 | Shari's Cafe and Pies | $101* | 92 |
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate