Five Guys Burgers and Fries ranked as the fastest-growing restaurant chain in the nation in 2009, according to data compiled by restaurant consulting firm Technomic.
Five Guys had $453 million in 2009 sales, a 50 percent increase over 2008 revenue, led by rapid expansion of its franchise locations. That ranks it No. 1 for sales growth among chains with sales over $200 million.
Tim Hortons ranked No. 2, with $446 million in 2009 revenue, a 23 percent increase. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar ranked No. 3, with $1.5 billion in sales, up 22 percent from 2008.
