The restaurant industry is firmly in the post-COVID era, but challenges from the pandemic still remain.
As brands seek growth, they’re still dealing with equipment issues, permitting delays, and a potential recession. All of these factors are under deep consideration as chains pick and choose real estate.
Still, many have managed to work around these obstacles to grow quite rapidly. Here are the 24 fastest-growing fast-food chains of 2022, from the top 50 grossing brands based on this year’s QSR 50.
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Note: The unit counts are by U.S. restaurants as of 2022 year end.
Brands included are sorted from the top-50 grossing chains in America by systemwide sales, as determined by the 2023 QSR 50. It does not take the entire industry into consideration.
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