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The largest sandwich chains had a wild year in 2020, with some chains struggling mightily and others thriving despite the pandemic.
| 2021 Rank | Chain Name | 2020 US Sales ($000,000) | 2020 US Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Subway | $8,318* | 22,005 |
| 13 | Panera Bread | $5,350* | 2,106 |
| 16 | Arby's | $4,215 | 3,369 |
| 32 | Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches | $1,925 | 2,705 |
| 40 | Jersey Mike's Subs | $1,595 | 1,854 |
| 49 | Firehouse Subs | $840 | 1,153 |
| 62 | McAlister's Deli | $625 | 481 |
| 80 | Portillo's | $455 | 64 |
| 84 | Charleys Philly Steaks | $432 | 560 |
| 87 | Einstein Bros. Bagels | $426* | 707 |
| 91 | Jason's Deli | $405 | 252 |
| 103 | Potbelly Sandwich Shop | $322* | 446 |
| 114 | Zoes Kitchen | $279* | 237 |
| 117 | Schlotzsky's | $271 | 333 |
| 120 | The Honey Baked Ham Co. | $264* | 411 |
| 123 | Wienerschnitzel | $255* | 328 |
| 131 | Fazoli's | $240 | 213 |
| 137 | Penn Station East Coast Subs | $212 | 311 |
| 143 | Au Bon Pain | $192* | 143 |
| 144 | Pret A Manger | $191* | 77 |
| 147 | Newk's Eatery | $189* | 111 |
| 168 | Which Wich | $157* | 327 |
| 171 | Corner Bakery Cafe | $154 | 174 |
| 187 | Paris Baguette | $141* | 88 |
| 192 | Great Harvest Bakery Cafe | $134* | 172 |
| 205 | Bruegger's Bagels | $122* | 199 |
| 211 | La Madeleine | $117 | 86 |
| 221 | Runza | $113 | 86 |
| 246 | American Deli | $98* | 182 |
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate