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Top 25 Restaurant groups and chains worldwide

RevenueBase identified 4,342 company matches for restaurant groups and chains worldwide as of November 2026 and tracks 294,301 professional contacts across them, including 24,104 with verified work emails. The United States is the largest market and Milan the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for restaurant groups and chains worldwide, 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. Country and city lists for restaurant groups and chains follow the table.

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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4,342Companies
294,301Contacts tracked
24,104Verified emails
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The 25 largest restaurant groups and chains worldwide

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 4,342 company matches for restaurant groups and chains worldwide, 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!”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
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.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
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.”

Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Nov 6, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4Exact matchSpartanburg, SC, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+19,096 contacts →

Exact match

“We're America's Diner and we love to feed people - body, mind and soul.”

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5Exact 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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6Exact matchOrlando, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+9,455 contacts →

Exact match

“Darden’s family of restaurants features some of the most recognizable and successful brands in full-service dining, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth's Chris…”

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7Exact matchBirmingham, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+8,118 contacts →

Exact match

“Established in 1898, we're one of the largest operators of restaurants, pubs and bars in the UK, providing a wide choice of eating and drinking-out experiences through our…”

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8Exact matchToronto, ON, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0005,876 contacts →

Exact match

“Restaurant Brands International Inc.”

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9Exact matchMexico City, MexicoHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+5,219 contacts →

Exact match

“Alsea es el operador de restaurantes líder en América Latina y Europa, con marcas de reconocimiento global dentro de los segmentos de Comida rápida, Cafeterías y Restaurantes de…”

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10Exact matchSão Paulo, BrazilHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+4,135 contacts →

Exact match

“Nos conectamos com pessoas, por meio de histórias vividas e servidas à mesa.”

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11Exact matchMadryt, SpainHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+3,917 contacts →

Exact match

“We create the restaurant business and we would like to invite you to our kitchen.”

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12Exact matchVancouver, TX, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0003,581 contacts →

Exact match

“Earls Kitchen + Bar is a family-run business, launched by father and son, Leroy Earl “Bus” Fuller and Stanley Earl Fuller in the early ‘80s and is also one of North America’s most…”

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13Exact matchVancouver, BC, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0002,363 contacts →

Exact match

“People are our competitive advantage; we hire and retain the best.”

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14Exact matchVancouver, BC, CanadaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0002,193 contacts →

Exact match

“JOEY Restaurants exists to unleash the full potential of our people, our craft, and the experiences we create for our guests.”

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15Exact matchOrlando, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0002,152 contacts →

Exact match

“The first Miller’s Ale House opened in 1988 in Jupiter, FL, based on a ‘come as you are’ environment that quickly became known for its freshly-made food, unmatched value…”

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16Exact matchIrving, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+2,033 contacts →

Exact match

“For over 40 years, CEC Entertainment has proudly served as the nationally recognized leader in family dining/entertainment and the place Where A Kid Can Be A Kid®.”

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17Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+1,931 contacts →

Exact match

“Pappas Restaurants is one of the largest family-owned and operated restaurant groups in the country, serving thoughtful, high-quality food across beloved concepts such as…”

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18Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,840 contacts →

Exact match

“What has made Lettuce Entertain You a nationally-recognized restaurant company?”

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19Exact matchIndependence, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+1,435 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded by Greg Flynn in Flynn Group has grown from a small Applebee's operator and developer in Washington State into the world's largest franchise operator and one of the 20…”

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20Exact matchBristol, United KingdomHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,434 contacts →

Exact match

“Loungers is led by CEO Nick Collins and backed by Lion Capital Private Equity and, as of April 2026, has over 310 sites.”

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21Exact matchJohannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,413 contacts →

Exact match

“Famous Brands is best known for its much-loved brands and reputation as a leading and responsible franchisor in the restaurant industry.”

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22Exact matchTavagnacco, ItalyHQ recorded Nov 6, 20265,001-10,0001,251 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in Udine in 1995, Cigierre – Compagnia Generale Ristorazione S.p.A.”

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23Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 202610001+1,226 contacts →

Exact match

“Our story dates back to the 1800's, when millions of Longhorns roamed freely throughout Texas.”

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24Exact matchGurgaon, IndiaHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,178 contacts →

Exact match

“Lite Bite Foods, India’s largest and most dynamic food and beverage retail company, with 21 owned and 9 managed brands under its umbrella.”

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25Exact matchLos Angeles, United StatesHQ recorded Nov 6, 20261,001-5,0001,077 contacts →

Exact match

“Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.”

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Restaurant groups and chains worldwide at a glance

As of Nov 6, 2026
8.2%Verified-email coverage
67.8Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
2.5%Largest-city concentration · Milan
Nov 6, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
1,053
11-50
1,457
51-200
697
201-500
489
501-1,000
249
1,001-5,000
233
5,001-10,000
53
10001+
48

Email recency is reported on each country list linked below.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

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.
Coverage
Every country. Country and city lists for restaurant groups and chains are linked below.
What qualifies
Company records worldwide whose business descriptions match “restaurant groups and 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. 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 24,104 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.

Restaurant groups and chains by location

18 lists · largest first

Every Restaurant groups and chains list RevenueBase publishes, by country and city. Counts are matching companies in each list as of its own refresh date.

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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 “restaurant groups and chains”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many restaurant groups and chains are there worldwide?

RevenueBase identified 4,342 company matches for restaurant groups and chains worldwide 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 country has the most restaurant groups and chains?

The United States leads with 1,193 companies, followed by the United Kingdom (221) and France (215). Every restaurant groups and chains list by country and city is linked on this page.

Which city has the most restaurant groups and chains?

Milan leads with 107 company records, followed by London (84) and Rome (84).

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 24,104 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 4,342 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.