Headquarters: Greenwood Village, Colorado
US sales: $1.5 billion
Number of US locations: 510
Financial performance rank: 15
Customer satisfaction rank: 17
Value rank: 32
It's all about burgers, burgers, and more burgers at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Brews. The souped-up burger joint boasts 510 US locations, featuring signature creations such as the Prime Chophouse, topped with sautéed mushrooms, steak sauce, and crispy onion straws, and the Chili Chili Cheeseburger, smothered in cheese, chipotle aioli, and — you guessed it — a hefty portion of chili.
The chain began a huge rebranding project in 2012, which included modernizing decor, rethinking restaurant layouts, and boosting its bar business. And it worked — revenue has increased annually since 2013, and updated locations show strong same-store-sales growth.