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QSR Chain Database

Comprehensive data on 69 quick-service restaurant chains

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Arby's

Sandwiches

Fast-food sandwich restaurant chain known for roast beef sandwiches and curly fries

Units:3,613
AUV:$1.3M
Franchise Fee:$38K
Investment:$862K - $2.5M
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 1964
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Auntie Anne's

Bakery

Pretzel chain found in malls and shopping centers

Units:1,800
AUV:$460K
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$139K - $368K
📍 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
📅 Founded 1988
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Baskin-Robbins

Ice Cream

Ice cream chain famous for 31 flavors

Units:2,500
AUV:$370K
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$94K - $402K
📍 Canton, Massachusetts
📅 Founded 1945
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Blaze Pizza

Pizza

Fast-fire'd artisan pizzas with unlimited toppings

📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 2011
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Bojangles

Chicken

Southern-style chicken and biscuits chain

Units:800
AUV:$1.9M
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$494K - $3.9M
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina
📅 Founded 1977
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Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken

Sports bar and wing restaurant chain with extensive sauce selection

Units:1,300
AUV:$3.2M
Franchise Fee:$50K
Investment:$2.0M - $4.2M
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota
📅 Founded 1982
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Burger King

Burgers

Global hamburger chain known for flame-grilled burgers

Units:18,800
AUV:$1.5M
Franchise Fee:$50K
📍 Miami, Florida
📅 Founded 1954
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Carl's Jr.

Burgers

Fast-food restaurant chain known for charbroiled burgers

Units:1,100
AUV:$1.3M
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$1.4M - $2.1M
📍 Franklin, Tennessee
📅 Founded 1941
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Checkers & Rally's

Burgers

Double drive-thru burger chain with bold flavors

Units:850
AUV:$1.1M
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$219K - $1.5M
📍 Tampa, Florida
📅 Founded 1986
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Chick-fil-A

Chicken

Quick-service chicken restaurant known for customer service

Units:3,100
AUV:$8.7M
Franchise Fee:$10K
Investment:$10K - $10K
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 1967
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Chipotle Mexican Grill

Mexican

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant with customizable burritos and bowls

Units:3,500
AUV:$3.0M
📍 Newport Beach, California
📅 Founded 1993
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Chopt Creative Salad

Salads

Creative salads, grain bowls, and wraps with fresh ingredients

📍 New York, New York
📅 Founded 2001
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Church's Texas Chicken

Chicken

Fried chicken chain with Southern-style sides

Units:1,500
AUV:$1.0M
Franchise Fee:$15K
Investment:$350K - $1.5M
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 1952
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Cinnabon

Bakery

Cinnamon roll bakery chain with signature frosting

Units:1,200
AUV:$480K
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$175K - $383K
📍 Sandy Springs, Georgia
📅 Founded 1985
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Culver's

Burgers

Midwest fast-casual chain known for ButterBurgers and frozen custard

Units:920
AUV:$4.2M
Franchise Fee:$55K
Investment:$2.3M - $5.7M
📍 Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
📅 Founded 1984
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Dairy Queen

Ice Cream & Fast Food

Soft-serve ice cream and fast-food restaurant chain

Units:7,000
AUV:$850K
Franchise Fee:$45K
Investment:$382K - $1.8M
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota
📅 Founded 1940
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Dave & Buster's

American

Eat, drink, play, and watch - sports entertainment venue

📍 Coppell, Texas
📅 Founded 1982
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Del Taco

Mexican

Mexican-inspired fast-food chain serving tacos and burritos

Units:600
AUV:$1.4M
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$959K - $2.2M
📍 Lake Forest, California
📅 Founded 1964
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Domino's Pizza

Pizza

Pizza delivery and carryout chain with technology-driven ordering

Units:20,500
AUV:$1.1M
Franchise Fee:$25K
📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan
📅 Founded 1960
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Dunkin'

Coffee & Bakery

Coffee and donut chain with breakfast and beverage focus

Units:12,600
AUV:$930K
Franchise Fee:$40K
📍 Canton, Massachusetts
📅 Founded 1950
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Dutch Bros Coffee

Coffee

Drive-thru coffee chain with energy drinks and specialty beverages

📍 Grants Pass, Oregon
📅 Founded 1992
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El Pollo Loco

Mexican

Mexican-style grilled chicken chain with citrus-marinated chicken

Units:490
AUV:$1.7M
Franchise Fee:$40K
Investment:$475K - $2.0M
📍 Costa Mesa, California
📅 Founded 1980
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Firehouse Subs

Sandwiches

Sandwich chain with firefighter theme and steamed subs

Units:1,250
AUV:$1.1M
Franchise Fee:$20K
Investment:$220K - $942K
📍 Jacksonville, Florida
📅 Founded 1994
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Five Guys

Burgers

Fast-casual burger chain known for fresh-cut fries and customizable burgers

Units:1,700
AUV:$1.4M
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$306K - $641K
📍 Alexandria, Virginia
📅 Founded 1986
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Hardee's

Burgers

Fast-food restaurant chain known for Made from Scratch Biscuits

Units:1,600
AUV:$1.2M
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$1.4M - $2.1M
📍 Franklin, Tennessee
📅 Founded 1960
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In-N-Out Burger

Burgers

West Coast burger chain known for quality and secret menu

Units:400
AUV:$4.5M
📍 Irvine, California
📅 Founded 1948
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Jack in the Box

Burgers

Fast-food restaurant chain serving hamburgers, tacos, and breakfast items 24/7

Units:2,200
AUV:$1.7M
Franchise Fee:$50K
Investment:$500K - $1.8M
📍 San Diego, California
📅 Founded 1951
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Jamba Juice

Smoothies & Juice

Smoothie and juice chain with healthy menu options

Units:850
AUV:$520K
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$296K - $560K
📍 Frisco, Texas
📅 Founded 1990
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Jason's Deli

Deli

Deli sandwiches, soups, salads with free ice cream

📍 Beaumont, Texas
📅 Founded 1976
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Jersey Mike's Subs

Sandwiches

Submarine sandwich chain with authentic Jersey-style subs

Units:2,400
AUV:$1.4M
Franchise Fee:$19K
Investment:$179K - $787K
📍 Manasquan, New Jersey
📅 Founded 1956
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Jimmy John's

Sandwiches

Sandwich chain specializing in delivery and 'freaky fast' service

Units:2,800
AUV:$1.1M
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$341K - $570K
📍 Champaign, Illinois
📅 Founded 1983
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Jollibee

Filipino

Filipino fast food chain featuring Chickenjoy and Jolly Spaghetti

📍 Pasig, Philippines (US: West Covina, CA)
📅 Founded 1978
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KFC

Chicken

Fried chicken restaurant chain with global presence

Units:29,000
AUV:$1.3M
📍 Louisville, Kentucky
📅 Founded 1952
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Krispy Kreme

Bakery

Doughnut company and coffeehouse chain known for hot glazed doughnuts

Units:1,500
AUV:$950K
Franchise Fee:$50K
Investment:$441K - $4.2M
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina
📅 Founded 1937
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Little Caesars

Pizza

Pizza chain known for Hot-N-Ready pizzas and affordable pricing

Units:4,000
AUV:$750K
Franchise Fee:$20K
Investment:$379K - $1.9M
📍 Detroit, Michigan
📅 Founded 1959
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McAlister's Deli

Deli

Sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, and famous sweet tea

📍 Alpharetta, Georgia
📅 Founded 1989
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McDonald's

Burgers

The world's largest fast-food chain serving burgers, fries, and breakfast items

Units:41,800
AUV:$3.1M
Franchise Fee:$45K
Investment:$1.5M - $2.5M
📍 Chicago, Illinois
📅 Founded 1955
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MOD Pizza

Pizza

Individual-sized artisan pizzas made on demand

📍 Bellevue, Washington
📅 Founded 2008
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Moe's Southwest Grill

Mexican

Fresh Tex-Mex with free chips and salsa

📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 2000
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Noodles & Company

Noodles

Global noodle dishes from Asian to Mediterranean cuisines

📍 Broomfield, Colorado
📅 Founded 1995
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Panda Express

Asian

American Chinese fast-food chain

Units:2,400
AUV:$2.5M
📍 Rosemead, California
📅 Founded 1983
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Panera Bread

Bakery-Cafe

Fast-casual bakery-café chain offering soups, salads, and sandwiches

Units:2,100
AUV:$2.7M
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$984K - $2.2M
📍 St. Louis, Missouri
📅 Founded 1987
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Papa John's

Pizza

Pizza delivery chain emphasizing better ingredients and quality

Units:5,600
AUV:$940K
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$130K - $844K
📍 Louisville, Kentucky
📅 Founded 1984
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Peet's Coffee

Coffee

Premium coffee and espresso roaster and retailer

📍 Emeryville, California
📅 Founded 1966
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Pieology Pizzeria

Pizza

Customizable personal pizzas with fresh ingredients

📍 Irvine, California
📅 Founded 2011
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Pizza Hut

Pizza

Pizza restaurant chain offering dine-in, delivery, and carryout

Units:18,700
AUV:$900K
📍 Plano, Texas
📅 Founded 1958
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Chicken

Chicken restaurant chain specializing in New Orleans-style fried chicken

Units:3,800
AUV:$1.7M
📍 Miami, Florida
📅 Founded 1972
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Portillo's

Hot Dogs

Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and burgers

📍 Oak Brook, Illinois
📅 Founded 1963
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Sandwiches

Toasty warm sandwiches, salads, soups, and shakes

📍 Chicago, Illinois
📅 Founded 1977
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Qdoba Mexican Eats

Mexican

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain with customizable menu

Units:750
AUV:$1.2M
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$660K - $1.4M
📍 San Diego, California
📅 Founded 1995
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Raising Cane's

Chicken

Chicken finger restaurant chain with simple menu focused on quality

Units:800
AUV:$5.8M
Franchise Fee:$45K
Investment:$770K - $1.9M
📍 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
📅 Founded 1996
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Shake Shack

Burgers

Fast-casual burger chain with premium ingredients and modern brand

Units:500
AUV:$4.1M
Franchise Fee:$50K
Investment:$2.0M - $5.0M
📍 New York, New York
📅 Founded 2004
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Sheetz

Convenience

Convenience stores with customizable made-to-order food and beverages

📍 Altoona, Pennsylvania
📅 Founded 1952
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Smoothie King

Smoothies

Purpose-driven smoothies for health and fitness

📍 Dallas, Texas
📅 Founded 1973
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Sonic Drive-In

Burgers

Drive-in restaurant chain with carhop service

Units:3,500
AUV:$1.4M
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
📅 Founded 1953
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Starbucks

Coffee & Bakery

Global coffeehouse chain specializing in coffee, tea, and baked goods

Units:38,000
AUV:$950K
Franchise Fee:$40K
Investment:$400K - $700K
📍 Seattle, Washington
📅 Founded 1971
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Subway

Sandwiches

Sandwich chain offering customizable subs and salads

Units:37,000
AUV:$440K
Franchise Fee:$15K
📍 Milford, Connecticut
📅 Founded 1965
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Sweetgreen

Salads

Fast-casual salad chain focused on local, organic ingredients

📍 Los Angeles, California
📅 Founded 2007
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Taco Bell

Mexican

Mexican-inspired QSR serving tacos, burritos, and quesadillas

Units:8,200
AUV:$1.8M
Franchise Fee:$45K
Investment:$575K - $3.4M
📍 Irvine, California
📅 Founded 1962
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Coffee

Specialty coffee and tea with global locations

📍 Los Angeles, California
📅 Founded 1963
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Tijuana Flats

Mexican

Tex-Mex with hot sauce bar and fresh ingredients

📍 Winter Park, Florida
📅 Founded 1995
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Tim Hortons

Coffee & Bakery

Canadian coffee and donut chain with growing US presence

Units:5,600
AUV:$1.9M
Franchise Fee:$25K
Investment:$163K - $522K
📍 Toronto, Ontario
📅 Founded 1964
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Smoothies & Cafe

Fast-casual chain serving smoothies and healthy food options

Units:1,400
AUV:$950K
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$258K - $591K
📍 Atlanta, Georgia
📅 Founded 1997
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Wawa

Convenience

Convenience store chain known for made-to-order hoagies and fresh food

📍 Wawa, Pennsylvania
📅 Founded 1964
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Wendy's

Burgers

Hamburger restaurant chain known for square patties and Frosty desserts

Units:7,000
AUV:$1.8M
Franchise Fee:$50K
📍 Dublin, Ohio
📅 Founded 1969
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Whataburger

Burgers

Texas-based burger chain with 24-hour service and regional cult following

Units:900
AUV:$3.5M
📍 San Antonio, Texas
📅 Founded 1950
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White Castle

Burgers

Slider burger chain and America's first fast-food hamburger chain

Units:350
AUV:$1.6M
📍 Columbus, Ohio
📅 Founded 1921
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Wingstop

Chicken

Chicken wing restaurant specializing in various wing flavors

Units:2,300
AUV:$1.6M
Franchise Fee:$30K
Investment:$358K - $1.0M
📍 Dallas, Texas
📅 Founded 1994
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Zaxby's

Chicken

Chicken finger restaurant chain with signature sauces

Units:950
AUV:$2.4M
Franchise Fee:$35K
Investment:$387K - $823K
📍 Athens, Georgia
📅 Founded 1990
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