The Krystal quick-service chain specializes in hamburgers and has 359 units. In the latest year tracked by Nation’s Restaurant News, it earned nearly $412 million in U.S. systemwide sales. Krystal was founded in 1932.
Segment: Quick-service
Headquarters: Atlanta
CEO: Doug Pendergast
Systemwide Sales: $411.8 million (U.S., FY 2011)
Total Units: 359 (U.S., FY 2011)
Sales Per Unit: $1.13 million (Estimated, FY 2011)
Source: NRN Top 100 report