America Has A New Favorite Casual Chain Restaurant

Olive Garden has held the title since 2018. Last year, Texas Roadhouse enjoyed a 14.7% increase in sales, bringing in $5.5-billion from their 664 locations. The chain also opened 26 new locations in 2024.

Olive Garden is a close second, with $5.2-billion in sales from their 920+ locations nationwide. But they only saw a 0.8% increase in sales in 2024, despite bringing back their fan-favorite never-ending pasta bowl deal.

Chili’s comes in third overall, with a 15% increase in sales.

The Top 10 Casual Dining Chain Restaurants in the U.S.

1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Olive Garden
3. Chili’s Grill & Bar
4. Applebee’s
5. Buffalo Wild Wings
6. LongHorn Steakhouse
7. Outback Steakhouse
8. The Cheesecake Factory
9. Red Lobster
10. Red Robin