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Top 25 Restaurant and bar companies based in the United States

Name: Restaurant and bar companies based in the United States
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 2,127 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 2,127 restaurant and bar companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 112,468 professional contacts across them, including 6,682 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers restaurant and bar companies headquartered in the United States, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, 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.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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112,468Contacts tracked

6,682Verified emails

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The 25 largest restaurant and bar companies based in the United States

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 2,127 restaurant and bar companies based in the United States, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to restaurant and bar companies: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Buffalo Wild Wings	Partial evidence	Atlanta, GA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	20,175 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Buffalo Wild Wings, founded in 1982, is the largest sports bar brand in the United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	Chili's	Indirect evidence	Dallas, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	19,478 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Chili's opened as a fun Dallas burger joint with a loyalty to happy hour and blue jeans.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	TGI Fridays	Indirect evidence	Dallas, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	10,591 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “In 1965, TGI Fridays opened its first location in New York City.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	Darden	Partial evidence	Orlando, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	9,308 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	CEC Entertainment	Indirect evidence	Irving, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	1,971 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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®.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	TAO Group Hospitality	Partial evidence	Las Vegas, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	1,691 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Saltgrass Steak House	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	1,182 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our story dates back to the 1800's, when millions of Longhorns roamed freely throughout Texas.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Hillstone Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	987 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with 45+ locations in major cities across the country.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	Cameron Mitchell Restaurants	Partial evidence	Columbus, OH, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	845 contacts →
	Partial evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	FOX Restaurant Concepts	Partial evidence	Phoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	767 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Our story begins with Sam Fox, a third-generation restaurateur who is passionate about hospitality and endlessly inspired by food and design.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	Houlihan's Restaurants, INC	Strong evidence	Leawood, KS, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	756 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Houlihan’s is a casual restaurant & bar that doesn't take itself too seriously.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	Union Square Hospitality Group	Strong evidence	New York, NY, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	532 contacts →
	Strong evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	DEL Frisco's Restaurant Group	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	490 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	Gibsons Restaurant Group	Strong evidence	Chicago, IL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	474 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Founded in 1989 with the iconic Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse on Rush Street, Gibsons Restaurant Group has been dedicated to providing unmatched hospitality, quality, and value to its…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Jollibee Group North America	Indirect evidence	West Covina, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	431 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Our Jollibee Group was founded in 1975 by Tony Tan Caktiong.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Carolina ALE House	Indirect evidence	Raleigh, NC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	411 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Carolina Ale House is a hospitality company based out of 500 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	SPB Hospitality	Partial evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	5,001-10,000	407 contacts →
	Partial evidence “SPB Hospitality is the leading operator and franchisor of full-service dining restaurants, spanning a national footprint of hundreds of locations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	King's Seafood Company	Partial evidence	Costa Mesa, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	390 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Taking the bait from their fathers, who started building restaurants together in 1945, King’s Seafood Company is the house that seafood built by co-founders – and cousins – Sam…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	Shoneys	Partial evidence	Nashville, TN, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	379 contacts →
	Partial evidence “SHONEYS is a restaurants company based out of 226 S Pike W, Sumter, South Carolina, United States.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	Mastro's Restaurants	Indirect evidence	Houston, TX, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	10001+	358 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club Seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Clyde's Restaurant Group	Partial evidence	Washington, DC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	349 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Clyde’s Restaurant Group (CRG) is one of the nation’s most successful and enduring restaurant companies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Flanigan's Enterprises, INC	Indirect evidence	Fort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	348 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “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.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Wolfgang Puck	Partial evidence	Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	344 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The name Wolfgang Puck is synonymous with the best of restaurant hospitality and the ultimate in all aspects of the culinary arts.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	Hickory Tavern	Indirect evidence	Charlotte, NC, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	314 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Hickory Tavern is our classic American story of how a couple of guys, who didn't like their options, built something that became bigger than we ever dreamed possible.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	Restaurants Unlimited Inc. RUI	Indirect evidence	Seattle, WA, United StatesHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	249 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Since 1969, we’ve believed that experience is everything-from greeting to ambiance to flavors.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: restaurant and bar companies. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names restaurant and bar companies.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of restaurant and bar companies, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name restaurant and bar companies. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Restaurant and bar companies based in the United States at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

5.9%Verified-email coverage

52.9Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

4.7%Largest-city concentration · New York

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

687

11-50

884

51-200

249

201-500

139

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10001+

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 2,127 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among restaurant and bar companies, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in the United States whose own description of what they do matches “restaurant and bar companies”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names restaurant and bar companies), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among restaurant and bar companies, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside United States are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
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 listed company carries at least one verified work email, 6,682 across the full list. 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 September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Restaurant and bar companies by metro

Restaurant and bar companies in New York101
Restaurant and bar companies in Chicago55
Restaurant and bar companies in Houston50
Restaurant and bar companies in Los Angeles38
Restaurant and bar companies in Atlanta25

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names restaurant and bar companies, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

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

RevenueBase identified 2,127 restaurant and bar companies headquartered in the United States as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Buffalo Wild Wings, headquartered in Atlanta, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most restaurant and bar companies?

New York leads with 101 headquartered companies, followed by Chicago (55) and Houston (50).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 6,682 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 2,127 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 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 Smart Search, 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.