• From fast-casual pizza brands to chicken chains, a new crop of restaurant chains are ready to take over America.
  • Chains including MOD Pizza, Shake Shack, and Raising Cane’s are leading the pack in sales growth over the last year.
  • Read on to see the 10 fastest-growing chains in America, according to Nation’s Restaurant News data.
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A new crop of restaurant chains is ready to take over America.

Nation’s Restaurant News recently released its annual Top 200 list, breaking down the biggest names in the business.

From fast-casual pizza brands to chicken chains, the trade publication is keeping tabs on some up-and-coming brands that are growing fast. Chains such as MOD Pizza and Shake Shack are opening dozens of locations while also boosting same-store sales.

Here are the 10 fastest-growing chains in the US by systemwide sales:


10. Blaze Pizza

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Percent growth: 17.06%

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9. Jersey Mike's Subs

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Percent growth: 17.82%


8. Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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Percent growth: 20.25%


7. True Food Kitchen

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Percent growth: 22.17%


6. Raising Cane's

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Percent growth: 22.46%

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5. The Habit Burger Grill

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Percent growth: 22.86%


4. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

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Percent growth: 27.08%


3. Shake Shack

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Percent growth: 27.31%


2. First Watch

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Percent growth: 33.04%


1. MOD Pizza

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Percent growth: 44.70%

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