Mission BBQ: Founded in 2011 in Maryland, this barbecue brand now spans 19 states. The concept scored a 4.7 overall star rating, with a 6.2 score for loyalty/referral, a 1.8 score for price/value, a 6.4 score for timeliness, a 27.6 score for staff demeanor, and a 5.8 score for food. The concept also had high scores – 9.8 – for selection/availability.

Twin Peaks: Founded in 2005 in Dallas, Twin Peaks sports lodge features scratch-made food and has grown to nearly 100 locations. It has a 4.56 overall star rating, with strong scores on loyalty and referral (8), price/value (2.6), staff demeanor (14.6), service/accuracy (5.7), and selection/availability (4.9).

Metro Diner: This concept first opened in 1992 in Jacksonville, Florida, and features comfort food at its over 50 locations in 12 states. Metro Diner scored a 4.52 overall star rating, with standout categories for loyalty/referral (5.0), price/value (4.3), staff demeanor (16.5), service/accuracy (3.1), and food (5.4).

Melting Pot: This 40-plus-year-old, Florida-based fondue concept has a 4.47 overall star rating, including a 4.1 on loyalty/referral, 11.4 on demeanor, 2.9 on service/accuracy, 5.7 on food, and 3.0 on quality/flavor.

Hideaway Pizza: This concept started in 1957 in Oklahoma and now includes 23 locations. It has a 4.44 overall star rating, including 3.9 on loyalty/referral, a 7.0 on food, a 3.4 on quality/flavor, and an 8.0 on selection/availability.

Flower Child: This healthy brand is a part of Fox Restaurant Concepts and has expanded to 11 states. It scored a 4.43 overall star rating, with a 5.6 for loyalty/referral, a 12.5 for demeanor, a 3.3 for service/accuracy, a 4.8 for food, and a 19 for selection/availability.