Food & Beverage Franchises Ranked by Median Revenue (2026)
These 25 food & beverage franchises are ranked by median gross revenue as disclosed in their Item 19 Financial Performance Representations. Only franchises that publicly disclose financial performance data are included in this ranking.
Brands Ranked
25
Industry Median Revenue
$2,840,556
Avg. Investment
$1,348,646
Total Units
25,411
| Rank | Franchise | Median Revenue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIGGLY WIGGLY Specialty Food | $13,000,000/yr | |
| 2 | Waffle Cabin Quick Service Restaurant | $5,447,199/yr | |
| 3 | Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Casual Dining | $4,486,284/yr | |
| 4 | Golden Corral Casual Dining | $4,202,787/yr | |
| 5 | Barrio Queen Casual Dining | $3,953,087/yr | |
| 6 | McDonald's Quick Service Restaurant | $3,838,000/yr | |
| 7 | Culver's Fast Casual | $3,693,639/yr | |
| 8 | Buffalo Wild Wings® Casual Dining | $3,445,835/yr | |
| 9 | Chick-fil-A Quick Service Restaurant | $3,386,837/yr | |
| 10 | Buona Fast Casual | $3,351,553/yr | |
| 11 | H&H Bagels Fast Casual | $3,153,260/yr | |
| 12 | Zaxby's Fast Casual | $3,026,074/yr | |
| 13 | MGM Wine & Spirits Specialty Food | $2,840,556/yr | |
| 14 | Paris Baguette Family, Inc. Coffee & Bakery | $2,720,458/yr | |
| 15 | Famous Dave's® Casual Dining | $2,675,602/yr | |
| 16 | Elmers Breakfast Lunch Dinner Restaurant, Egg N' Joe Restaurant, or Elmer's Kitchen Breakfast Brunch Mimosas Restaurant Casual Dining | $2,622,934/yr | |
| 17 | Slim Chicken's Fast Casual | $2,612,774/yr | |
| 18 | Mr. Gatti's Pizza Casual Dining | $2,610,779/yr | |
| 19 | PANERA BREAD BAKERY-CAFE Fast Casual | $2,595,936/yr | |
| 20 | La Madeleine® French Bakery & Café Coffee & Bakery | $2,440,688/yr | |
| 21 | Tapville Social Casual Dining | $2,423,605/yr | |
| 22 | Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Fast Casual | $2,407,108/yr | |
| 23 | The Counter Fast Casual | $2,382,740/yr | |
| 24 | Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar Casual Dining | $2,370,000/yr | |
| 25 | Bojangles Quick Service Restaurant | $2,157,821/yr |
Methodology
Data Source
Rankings are based on median gross revenue figures disclosed in Item 19 Financial Performance Representations of each franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
Inclusion Criteria
Only franchises that (1) operate in the food & beverage industry, (2) have a current, parsed FDD on file, and (3) disclose Item 19 financial data are included. Franchises without Item 19 disclosure are excluded.
Revenue Definition
"Median Revenue" refers to the median gross revenue figure reported in Item 19. This is top-line revenue before expenses, royalties, and other costs. Profitability varies significantly by location and operator.
Limitations
Item 19 disclosures vary in methodology. Some franchisors report all units, while others report only a subset. Revenue figures should not be used as profit projections. Always conduct independent due diligence.
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