Americans keep spending record amounts dining out, and quick-service restaurants remain among the biggest beneficiaries. However, that demand is increasingly directed toward a relatively narrow group of winning restaurant categories.
How chicken, drinks and tech are reshaping US restaurant expansion
Wingstop, Chipotle and 7 Brew led fastest-growing quick-service chains
By Brandon Svec
CoStar AnalyticsSeptember 24, 2026 | 10:17 P.M.
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- Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
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- Chipotle Mexican Grill
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- 7 Brew Coffee
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- Jersey Mike's Subs
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