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Top 25 Bar and restaurant chains based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 1,464 company matches for bar and restaurant chains associated with the United States as of November 2026 and tracks 112,687 professional contacts across them, including 2,877 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for bar and restaurant chains associated with the United States, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed November 6, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

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112,687Contacts tracked
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The 25 largest bar and restaurant chains based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 1,464 company matches for bar and restaurant chains based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Nov 6, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
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1Exact matchPasadena, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026n/a27,465 contacts →

Exact match

“There's a lot to love about Applebee's!”

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2Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+21,021 contacts →

Exact match

“Chili's opened as a fun Dallas burger joint with a loyalty to happy hour and blue jeans.”

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3Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+20,895 contacts →

Exact match

“Buffalo Wild Wings, founded in 1982, is the largest sports bar brand in the United States.”

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4Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,00011,510 contacts →

Exact match

“In 1965, TGI Fridays opened its first location in New York City.”

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5Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000868 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded by Cameron Mitchell in 1993, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, LLC (CMR) has built a diverse portfolio of varied concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to…”

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6Exact matchLeawood, KS, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000776 contacts →

Exact match

“Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously.”

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7Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000563 contacts →

Exact match

“Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars, which offer outstanding food delivered with our signature warmth and…”

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8Exact matchNashville, TN, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,000548 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1947, Shoney's® has served fresh, tasty food at affordable prices in a place that feels just like home.”

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9Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000504 contacts →

Exact match

“Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse serves flawless cuisine that's bold and delicious, and offers an extensive award-winning wine list and a level of service that reminds guests…”

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10Exact matchRaleigh, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500456 contacts →

Exact match

“Carolina Ale House is a hospitality company based out of 500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States.”

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11Exact matchFort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000354 contacts →

Exact match

“Flanigan's was incorporated in Florida in 1959 and commenced operating as a chain of small cocktail lounges and package liquor stores throughout South Florida.”

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12Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000291 contacts →

Exact match

“Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern is committed to providing local communities and guests with familiar favorites as a classic American restaurant…”

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13Exact matchSeattle, WA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000266 contacts →

Exact match

“Since 1969, we’ve believed that experience is everything-from greeting to ambiance to flavors.”

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14Exact matchNorman, OK, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000241 contacts →

Exact match

“Hal Smith Restaurants operates a small portfolio of over 80 casual to upscale restaurants.”

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15Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000235 contacts →

Exact match

“Ark Restaurants operates distinctively-designed dining establishments in New York City; Las Vegas; Washington, DC; Atlantic City; Alabama; and Florida.”

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16Exact matchSalt Lake City, UT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000225 contacts →

Exact match

“Wingers knows that you need a comfortable and dependable local spot to watch a sports game, eat some delicious American food, and drink a cold beer.”

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17Exact matchGreensboro, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,000225 contacts →

Exact match

“Cook Out is a restaurants company based out of Greensboro, North Carolina, United States.”

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18Exact matchWinston-salem, NC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000196 contacts →

Exact match

“Village Tavern Scratch Kitchen and Craft Bar celebrates exceptional food and service, complete with an award-winning wine list, craft and imported beers and handcrafted cocktails.”

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19Exact matchHartford, CT, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000174 contacts →

Exact match

“An uncompromising commitment to quality, service, style, and cuisine.”

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20Exact matchCornwall, CO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500167 contacts →

Exact match

Recorded description not available.

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21Exact matchOmaha, NE, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000156 contacts →

Exact match

“Flagship Restaurant Group is a collection of restaurant and hospitality concepts created by lifelong industry professionals who believe dining out should always feel like an…”

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22Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026501-1,000132 contacts →

Exact match

“Four Corners is a leading, Chicago-based hospitality group that owns and operates unique establishments, each thoughtfully created to offer an exceptional social experience…”

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23Exact matchMemphis, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500132 contacts →

Exact match

“We're a Memphis-based company that owns and operates 11 restaurants in Memphis, TN; New Orleans, LA; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; and Montgomery, AL.”

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24Exact matchSpringfield, MO, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 2026201-500130 contacts →

Exact match

“Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar combines the best attributes of a sports bar, entertainment hub and exceptional dining to give our customers a unique experience.”

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25Exact matchAllentown, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,000129 contacts →

Exact match

“We’re passionate about creating a truly great place to work for our team members, delivering a favorite dining experience to our guests, and striving to be a model of operational…”

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Bar and restaurant chains based in the United States at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
2.6%Verified-email coverage
77.0Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
4.1%Largest-city concentration · New York
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
497
11-50
622
51-200
153
201-500
77
501-1,000
41
1,001-5,000
35
5,001-10,000
12
10001+
10

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for United States, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for United States, over 1,464 companies.

How this list was built

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Source
The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “bar and restaurant chains” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch
Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview
The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality
RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking
Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification
Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 2,877 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh
This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on November 6, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context
Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

Bar and restaurant chains by metro

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “bar and restaurant chains”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many bar and restaurant chains are there based in the United States?

RevenueBase identified 1,464 company matches for bar and restaurant chains associated with the United States as of November 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill BAR tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most bar and restaurant chains?

New York leads with 60 company records, followed by Chicago (24) and Houston (21).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 2,877 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 1,464 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on November 6, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.