
Restaurant Chain Expansion Report: March-May 2026
817 Multi-Unit Projects Analyzed Restaurantdata identified 817 restaurant projects involving known multi-unit operators during March, April, and May 2026. This

817 Multi-Unit Projects Analyzed Restaurantdata identified 817 restaurant projects involving known multi-unit operators during March, April, and May 2026. This

More than 115 restaurant chain openings identified in one week of pre-opening activity This week’s data identified more than 115

Major Restaurant Chain Expansions Reported Across the U.S. From the Week of May 24-31, 2026 Restaurant development activity remained strong