At Wefranch, we believe numbers tell the real story. We collect data from public filings, Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) and media outlets like QSR Magazine & Technomic and help you navigate this data confidently. In this post, we are breaking down the top brands by Average Unit Volume (AUV) in the QSR segment. Because in the franchise world, AUV isn’t just a number—it’s a signal of financial health, consumer demand, and operational efficiency of individual franchisees.

Top Chicken Chains by AUV:

Chicken isn’t just a menu category—it’s an empire. Here are the leading chicken QSR brands.

Top Burger Chains by AUV:

Here is how the brands within the burger category are ranking up.

Top Sandwich Chains by AUV:

The sandwich wars are real. These chains are pulling in the highest per-location revenue.

Top Pizza Chains by AUV:

Pizza is the ultimate delivery-friendly food, but not all pizza franchises are pulling the same numbers.

Finally, here we show the top 50 QSR brands across various categories: