15 Leading Fast Food Restaurants Of The Year

10. Chipotle

US Systemwide Sales: $8.600 billion

Chipotle's success as a digital brand soared during the pandemic. Its commitment to innovation is evident through the implementation of cutting-edge technologies like Hyphen, which automates the digital makeline process, and Chippy, a robotic arm that fries chips. Also, its drive-thru pickup strategy has proven to be highly efficient, with restaurant productivity improving by approximately 1,000 basis points since its launch.