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Top 25 Restaurant and dining companies based in the United States

RevenueBase identified 3,107 company matches for restaurant and dining companies associated with the United States as of September 2026 and tracks 173,797 professional contacts across them, including 13,433 with verified work emails. New York is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for restaurant and dining companies 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 September 21, 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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3,107Companies
173,797Contacts tracked
13,433Verified emails
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The 25 largest restaurant and dining companies based in the United States

Ranked by team size
Top 25 of 3,107 company matches for restaurant and dining companies based in the United States, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 21, 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 Sep 21, 2026n/a26,222 contacts →

Exact match

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

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2Exact matchOrlando, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+20,756 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 1982, Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants, Inc.(NYSE:DRI), the world's largest company-owned and operated full-service restaurant company.”

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3Exact matchSpartanburg, SC, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+17,175 contacts →

Exact match

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

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4Exact matchOrlando, FL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+9,308 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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5Exact matchRedwood City, CA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+2,859 contacts →

Exact match

“Bon Appétit Management Company is an on-site restaurant company offering full food-service management to corporations, universities, and specialty venues.”

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6Exact matchIrving, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+1,971 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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7Exact matchDallas, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,0001,892 contacts →

Exact match

“Even with excellent people, you cannot build the best restaurant company overnight.”

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8Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+1,863 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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9Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,0001,793 contacts →

Exact match

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

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10Exact matchLas Vegas, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,0001,691 contacts →

Exact match

“Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues.”

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11Exact matchBoston, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+1,250 contacts →

Exact match

“Founded in 2001, Unidine exclusively provides food and dining management services across the country for senior living facilities, community hospitals, behavioral health clients…”

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12Exact matchPortland, OR, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,0001,200 contacts →

Exact match

“Who We Are We are a family-owned restaurant business that started in 1969 in Portland, Oregon by Guss and Sally Dussin.”

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13Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+1,182 contacts →

Exact match

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

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14Exact matchLos Angeles, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000987 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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15Exact matchAtlanta, GA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 202610001+875 contacts →

Exact match

“Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands.”

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16Exact matchIslandia, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000845 contacts →

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“Founded in 1979, Whitsons Culinary Group® provides dining services to consumers in both public and private organizations throughout the United States, and our Whitsons Family of…”

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17Exact matchColumbus, OH, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000845 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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18Exact matchHomestead, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,000793 contacts →

Exact match

“At Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, we thrive on relationships, see the potential in growth, and draw energy from every smile.”

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19Exact matchPhoenix, AZ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,000767 contacts →

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“Our story begins with Sam Fox, a third-generation restaurateur who is passionate about hospitality and endlessly inspired by food and design.”

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20Exact matchPhiladelphia, PA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000762 contacts →

Exact match

“STARR Restaurants is one of the nation’s leading independent, multi-concept restaurant groups, led by visionary restaurateur Stephen Starr, recipient of Bon Appétit’s and Zagat’s…”

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21Exact matchNew York, NY, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000532 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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22Exact matchHouston, TX, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000490 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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23Exact matchChicago, IL, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000474 contacts →

Exact match

“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…”

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24Exact matchAllendale, NJ, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20265,001-10,000440 contacts →

Exact match

“About Doherty Enterprises Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 150 restaurants in New Jersey & New York, including six restaurant concepts…”

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25Exact matchQuincy, MA, United StatesHQ recorded Sep 21, 20261,001-5,000435 contacts →

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“There was no shortage of restaurants when Not Your Average Joe’s first opened in 1994.”

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

As of Sep 21, 2026
7.7%Verified-email coverage
55.9Average contacts per company
11-50Median size (employees)
5.4%Largest-city concentration · New York
Sep 21, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10
907
11-50
1,210
51-200
416
201-500
259
501-1,000
138
1,001-5,000
109
5,001-10,000
22
10001+
21

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 3,107 companies.

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.
What qualifies
Company records associated with the United States whose business descriptions match “restaurant and dining companies” 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 13,433 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 September 21, 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.

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 and dining companies”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

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

RevenueBase identified 3,107 company matches for restaurant and dining companies associated with the United States as of September 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 restaurant and dining companies?

New York leads with 168 company records, followed by Chicago (78) and Houston (59).

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 13,433 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 3,107 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 September 21, 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.