date:Mar 22, 2013
xican fast-casual segment with growth of 20.2%. While McDonalds is still the largest U.S. restaurant chain, Subway is second followed by Starbucks, Wendys and Burger King.
Full-service restaurants grew 2.9%, up slightly from 2.8% during the previous year. Steak and seafood categories showed growth with Texas Roadhouse up 12.4%, LongHorn Steakhouse up 12% and Red Lobster up 4.5%.
The top 10 fastest-growing chains are Dickeys Barbecue Pit, Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mikes Subs, Raising Canes Chicken