4826 indexable Food Service Chains companies headquartered in United States, ranked by total equity funding and recent funding momentum. Combined disclosed equity funding of $14.1B across 338 funded companies, including 1 unicorn.
| # | Company | Funding | Valuation | Stage | Latest round | Employees | Founded | Momentum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
good culture
Chain of limited service restaurant offering deserts |
$85.8M | — | Series C | Series C Feb 2026 | 40 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 2 |
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
Provider of Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches and catering services |
$42M | — | Series C | Series C Mar 2026 | 1,998 | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 3 |
Salted
Builder of digital-first restaurant brands |
$42.8M | — | Series B | Series B Dec 2025 | 65 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 4 |
Founders Table
Operator of a portfolio of founder-led restaurant companies |
$47.2M | — | Series C | Series C Dec 2025 | 78 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 5 |
PopUpBagels
Chain of full service restaurant offering pizza |
$9.5M | — | Series A | Series A Apr 2026 | 15 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 6 |
THE H.WOOD GROUP
Offers event catering services |
$25M | — | Acquired | Series C Dec 2025 | — | 2008 | ↑ Active |
| 7 |
MetroDiner
Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken |
$5.3M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2026 | 943 | 1992 | ↑ Active |
| 8 |
Blank Street
Operator of a chain of coffee shops offering high-quality coffee and food |
$105.7M | — | Series B | Series B May 2025 | 157 | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 9 |
Pollo Tropical
Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken |
$345M | — | Funding Raised | Venture Debt Dec 2024 | 1,782 | 1988 | ↑ Active |
| 10 |
FARE
Provider of food catering services |
$3.1M | — | Seed | Seed Apr 2026 | 16 | 2016 | ↑ Active |
| 11 |
Condado Tacos
Offers event catering services |
$25M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2025 | 478 | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 12 |
Counter Service
Operates chef-led counter-service food outlets emphasizing accessibility and sustainability |
$30M | — | Series B | Series B Oct 2025 | — | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 13 |
CoffeeNow
Provider of route-based coffee delivery service to businesses |
$3M | — | Series A | Series A Mar 2026 | — | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 14 |
Momofuku
Chain of fine dining restaurants |
$29.1M | — | Series B | Series B Jun 2025 | 244 | 2004 | ↑ Active |
| 15 |
Noodles & Company
Chain of limited service restaurant serving Chinese cuisine |
$4.5M | — | Public | Post IPO Dec 2025 | 8,100 | 1995 | ↑ Active |
| 16 |
McDonald's
Fast food burger restaurant chain |
$54.6M | — | Public | Conventional Debt Mar 2025 | 5,471 | 1940 | ↑ Active |
| 17 |
Brooklyn Dumpling Shop
Provider of unique fusion dumplings and fast-casual dining |
$400K | — | Seed | Seed May 2026 | — | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 18 |
The Pink Bakery
Offering safe, easy, and delicious baking mixes for people with food allergies |
$565K | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2026 | — | 2014 | ↑ Active |
| 19 |
Birdcall
Chain of quick-service restaurant |
$1.5M | — | Series A | Series A Oct 2025 | 50 | 2017 | ↑ Active |
| 20 |
Panera Bread
Provider of bakery-cafe services and a loyalty program |
$332.7M | — | Acquired | Post IPO May 2023 | 120,000 | 1987 | — |
| 21 |
Just Salad
Unicorn Chain of restaurant serving multiple dishes |
$6M | — | Series C | Series C Feb 2025 | 325 | 2006 | ↑ Active |
| 22 |
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
Asian street food and craft cocktails with a vibrant atmosphere |
$1.7M | — | Series A | Series A Jun 2025 | — | 2011 | ↑ Active |
| 23 |
Barcade
Originator of the arcade bar concept and the largest operator of arcade bars |
$1.4M | — | Seed | Seed Jul 2025 | 43 | 2004 | ↑ Active |
| 24 |
Red Lobster
Seafood restaurant chain offering fresh catches and diverse menu options |
$575M | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Aug 2022 | 34,729 | 1968 | — |
| 25 |
Genuine Foods
Offers catering services for schools |
$1.5M | — | Seed | Conventional Debt Jun 2025 | 51 | 2013 | ↑ Active |
| 26 |
CAVA
Fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain |
$680.1M | — | Public | Series F Apr 2021 | 8,100 | 2010 | — |
| 27 |
Shake Shack
Chains of restaurant serving burgers |
$225M | — | Public | Post IPO May 2023 | 7,429 | 2004 | — |
| 28 |
Everytable
Fresh, nutritious meals accessible to everyone, everywhere, promoting community upliftment |
$108.3M | — | Series C | Series C Jun 2023 | 189 | 2013 | — |
| 29 |
YUM! Brands
Restaurants chains |
$2B | — | Acquired | Conventional Debt Apr 2018 | 154 | 1997 | — |
| 30 |
Ladybird Taco
Restaurant specializes in breakfast and lunch tacos, complemented by barista service |
$1.7M | — | Seed | Seed May 2025 | — | 2020 | ↑ Active |
| 31 |
Youtopia
Chain of restauranrt serving healthy food |
$7.3M | — | Series B | Series B Jul 2024 | 24 | 2011 | ↑ Active |
| 32 |
Dave & Buster’s
Chain of bars serving food & inhouse beer |
$800M | — | Public | Post IPO Jan 2020 | 22,748 | 1982 | — |
| 33 |
Sweetgreen
Restaurant chains offer salads and meal bowls |
$479.1M | — | Public | Series I Sep 2019 | 4,877 | 2006 | — |
| 34 |
Koibito Pok
Hawaiian poke bowl restaurant offering customized build-a-bowl experience with fresh ingredients |
$55K | — | Seed | Seed Feb 2026 | — | 2018 | ↑ Active |
| 35 |
Malai
Provider of globally-inspired ice cream with unique flavors and catering services |
$1.4M | — | Seed | Conventional Debt Feb 2025 | — | 2015 | ↑ Active |
| 36 |
Drumroll
Provider of plant-based donuts |
$3M | — | Seed | Seed Oct 2024 | — | 2019 | ↑ Active |
| 37 |
Torchy's Tacos
Restaurant serving tacos |
$400M | — | Series B | Series B Nov 2020 | 5,000 | 2007 | — |
| 38 |
MOD
Owns and operates a network of company-owned and franchised pizza restaurants |
$338M | — | Acquired | Series F May 2019 | 1,523 | 2008 | — |
| 39 |
Zume Pizza
Restaurant serving pizza |
$451.7M | — | Deadpooled | Series C Nov 2018 | 665 | 2015 | — |
| 40 |
Milk Bar
Award-winning bakery shipping unique desserts nationwide, creating joyful moments |
$54.3M | — | Series B | Series B May 2023 | 318 | 2008 | — |
| 41 |
Dig Inn
Healthy farm-to-table food restaurant chain |
$131.5M | — | Series F | Series F Oct 2021 | 280 | 2007 | — |
| 42 |
Tiff's Treats
Retailer of on-demand delivery of baked goods, gifts, and novelties |
$119.4M | — | Series D | Series D Nov 2021 | 2,000 | 1999 | — |
| 43 |
Acme Bread
Renowned artisanal bakery specializing in handcrafted, breads and pastries |
$2.9M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Jul 2024 | — | 1983 | ↑ Active |
| 44 |
RoboBurger
Chain of burger vending machines |
$12.2M | — | Seed | Conventional Debt Apr 2024 | 10 | 2019 | — |
| 45 |
Papa John
Chain of restaurants offering pizza |
$250M | — | Acquired | PE Dec 2020 | 115,000 | 1984 | — |
| 46 |
Cafeteria Group
Restaurant group offering comfort food |
$3M | — | Early Stage | Unattributed Jul 2024 | 6,377 | 1998 | ↑ Active |
| 47 |
GoTo Foods
Developer of multi channel foodservice brands with franchises worldwide |
$318M | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Dec 2018 | — | 2004 | — |
| 48 |
Old Vines
Chains providing casual fine dining, wine, cocktails, and private events |
$50K | — | Funding Raised | Conventional Debt Dec 2025 | — | 2023 | ↑ Active |
| 49 |
GPS Hospitality
Restaurant group focused on goals, people, and service in fast food |
$332.5M | — | Seed | Conventional Debt Dec 2018 | 4,358 | 2012 | — |
| 50 |
LDV Hospitality
Boutique hospitality group crafting unique restaurant and cocktail bar experiences |
$1.8M | — | Seed | Seed Sep 2024 | 167 | 2008 | ↑ Active |
Chain of limited service restaurant offering deserts
Provider of Hawaiian-inspired plate lunches and catering services. The company offers a menu featuring sweet and savory chicken, pork, or vegetable plate lunches served with rice and macaroni salad. Sides include island favorites such as SPAM Musubi and macaroni salad. Desserts feature DOLE Soft Serve. The business model includes dine-in, takeout, and catering options.
Builder of digital-first restaurant brands. This company develops and operates national restaurant brands specifically designed to appeal to a new generation of consumers. The focus is on creating clean and craveable food experiences optimized for digital platforms and modern consumer preferences. The brands reflect current trends in food and dining, emphasizing a streamlined and efficient approach to restaurant oper
Operator of a portfolio of founder-led restaurant companies. It cultivates and supports these brands, leveraging digital and operational innovation to drive growth. The portfolio includes diverse culinary concepts, each focused on fresh ingredients and unique menu offerings. The operator's mission is to provide a platform that enables founders to maintain high levels of engagement and quality while scaling their busi
Chain of full service restaurant offering pizza
Offers event catering services
Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken
Operator of a chain of coffee shops offering high-quality coffee and food. It sources specialty coffees globally and locally sourced food, aiming for an affordable yet premium experience. The company prioritizes a streamlined operation to minimize costs and maximize barista compensation. The coffee shops are designed to create a daily ritual for customers, focusing on a consistent and enjoyable customer experience. T
Chain of limited service restaurant offering chicken
Food by FARE is a health-focused food company that offers flavor-forward, seasonal meals with a commitment to using whole foods and avoiding preservatives, refined sugars, and out-of-season eating. The company operates a catering business and has multiple locations, with a focus on providing healthy and delicious options for its customers.
Offers event catering services
Operates chef-led counter-service food outlets emphasizing accessibility and sustainability. The company prepares food items such as roasted meats, sauces, and baked goods in-house and offers fast service without table service. It uses a business model that supports better wages and stable working conditions for kitchen staff. The focus is on consistency, everyday quality, and reducing unnecessary restaurant overhead
Rankings are computed by Radar (Fliar BI) from the Radar company master and are updated periodically. Funding and momentum scores use disclosed equity-funding data only. Figures may lag private rounds. Last updated 2026-06-16.
