date:Mar 26, 2014
e and more challenging. But brands that have found a way to differentiate themselves are gaining market share.
US system-wide sales at the 500 chains grew to an estimated $264 billion in 2013, up more than $8.8 billion from the prior year.
Top growth among limited-service restaurants came from Asian eateries, bakery-cafes and coffee shops. Panda Express led the segment with 10.7 percent sales growth, followed by Panera Bread at 11.8 percent and Starbucks at 10.6 percent. Comparably, McDonalds