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The largest Asian/noodle chains in the U.S.

These are the highest-grossing Asian/noodle chains in Technomic’s Top 250.
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Photograph courtesy of Noodles & Co.

The Asian/noodle segment grew sales 8.2% in 2019. Unit growth increased 2.3%.

RankChain name2019 U.S. sales ($000,000)Sales stimated2019 U.S. units
17Panda Express $3,947  2,209
86Noodles & Co. $534  457
137Sarku Japan $281  224
144Pei Wei Asian Diner $268 *150
240WaBa Grill $133  191

Source: Technomic Top 500 Chain Restaurant Report; *Technomic estimate

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