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The largest sports bar chains in the U.S.

Here are the biggest sports-centric chains in the country, according to the Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report.
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The biggest sports bar chains, led by Buffalo Wild Wings, took a big hit in 2020, according to Technomic. 

2021 RankChain Name2020 US Sales ($000,000)2020 US Units
23Buffalo Wild Wings$3,1141,204
64Hooters$605*340
101Miller's Ale House$327*93
121Twin Peaks$25978
160Dave & Buster's$172137
172Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux$15245
191Bubba's 33$134*31
209Beef 'O' Brady's$117*131
219Duffy's Sports Grill$114*34
245Hurricane Grill & Wings$99*48
Source: Technomic's Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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