Top 100 Leaders by Major Market
The Top 100 Independent restaurants grossed nearly $1.8 billion in 2018—and much of that is concentrated in major metro markets.
Top indie trends
Restaurants in this year’s Top 100 Independents ranking brought in a combined $1.8 billion last year.
Which industry trends are gaining traction? What's garnering consumer interest? These emerging chains are the growth vehicles to watch—the ones poised to be major industry players in the coming years. The fastest-growing small chains in America represent a mixed bag of trends, but they have one thing in common: impressive growth in both sales and unit count.