The USDA released a report Friday, suggesting Americans have started making healthier food choices and consuming lower number of calories. Part of this is because people have reduced the frequency of eating out. Despite this, restaurants in the United States make a lot of money as people still prefer to eat out. Even if they don't opt for dine-in options, they order home delivery or take away. Owing a restaurant in this part of the world can help bring in the big bucks. While some places earn more revenue than others, it comes as no secret that fast food joints are the local favorites. Read on to find out more about the highest earning restaurants in the United States.
10. Jeeves & Company
Jeeves & Company is an Indiana restaurant that is named after P.G. Woodhouse's famous butler. It was launched in 1986 and has become one of the most popular restaurants of the region. The restaurant is open from 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. from Tuesdays to Saturdays and till 2 P.M. on Sundays. It remains closed on Mondays. The Creole chicken alfredo with the ravioli remains a favorite even today. This restaurant has gross earnings of $15.9 million.
9. Elizabeth on 37th
Elizabeth on 37th is located in a manor house in Savannah. This restaurant is the favorite hangout for locals who want to eat fancy once in a while. Though expensive, locals take time out to treat themselves to the restaurant's delicious meals. Elizabeth on 37th is open seven days a week from 6 in the morning to 10 at night. Customers have rated this restaurant with a five star when it comes to service and ambience. The staff is extremely courteous and very helpful. The restaurant has gross earnings of $17.4 million.
8. Bridgewater Grill
Bridgewater Grill is brilliant for casual dining and a great place to enjoy excellent American food. Its plethora of tasty soups, succulent meat, fresh salads, mouth watering seafood dishes and enticing desserts have contributed to this restaurant rising to the top of the charts of most popular restaurants in the United States. The restaurant stays open all days in the week from 7 in the morning to 9 in the evening. Over the weekends it remains open for an extra hour to cater to the large number of customers that walk in. This restaurant earns a whopping $18.4 million every year.
7. Rickey's Restaurant
Rickey's Restaurant is a perfect place to enjoy a yummy dinner besides a pool, listening to lovely jazz music in the hot summer months. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Juicy burgers, crispy salads and fries, finger licking steaks and dessert delights are few food items that have made this restaurant so popular and one of the top earning restaurants in the United States. It has gross earnings of $18.7 million. The restaurant is open from 5 A.M. to 9 P.M. Tuesdays to Sundays but is closed on Mondays. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant stays open till 10 P.M.
6. Joe's Stone Crab House
Joe's Stone Crab House is located in Miami Beach and in 1921 it was the only place where you could enjoy a delicious crab meal for as little as seven cents. Now, one of these world famous crab meals costs a whopping $54. The restaurant has gross earnings of $19 million and is open Sundays to Saturdays from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M. It serves all the three major meals of the day and customers are treated to a variety of dishes on the menu. The desserts, people say, are to die for, along with the crabs, of course.
5. Athenian Inn
Athenian Inn is located in Pike Place Market in Seattle. This restaurant earns most of its revenue from tourists. Over the years, this place has become the favorite hang out spot for people visiting the state. The overwhelming number of people who flock to the Athenian Inn to enjoy a delicious meal makes it one of the top five highest earning restaurants in the United States. It has annual gross earnings of $19.2, despite having a closing time of 8 p.m. each night.
4. Tony's Restaurant
If you're looking for a fine dining experience and the chance to taste world class cuisines, Tony's Restaurant is the place to go. Brilliant service and the breath-taking ambience of this excellent restaurant makes it one of the top grossing restaurants in the country. It has annual earnings of $20 million. It is located in Houston. This restaurant is one of the few eateries whose wine collection is just as good as its food. One bottle of wine sells for up to $13,000 but its taste makes the whole experience worth every penny. The menu includes a variety of cuisines and the portions are good enough for the price customers pay.
3. Sparks Steak House
There's probably no American who doesn't appreciate a good steak and there's no place better than Sparks Steak House to enjoy a good steak dish. This restaurant is located in New York city and has gross earnings of $23 million. Sparks has been the local's favorite since its inception in 1966. The business was started by brothers Pasquale(Pat)and Mike Cett and was shifted from its original location in 1977. The menu includes mouth-watering steaks, juicy appetizers, a great collection of wines and many fantastic beverages. This restaurant is open Mondays to Saturdays and remains closed on Sundays.
2. Grill on Main
This small restaurant is located on Martha's Vineyard but don't be fooled by its size. This tiny little place is second on the list of highest earning restaurants with gross earnings of $23.5 million. The restaurant is open Sunday to Saturday and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes fresh salads, appetizers, seafood, traditional American dishes, pastas, sandwiches, burgers and steaks.
1. Bob Chinn's Crab House
As surprising as it may sound, this restaurant is the highest grossing restaurants in the United States. According to a Forbes report, this restaurant boasts of gross earnings of $24 million. On any average day, it serves up to 25,000 meals and the sheer volume of visitors it entertains and caters to every single day of the year has been the biggest contributor to its success. The business was started by Bob Chinn when he was 59 years old in 1982. Prior to this business endeavor, Chinn was already the proud owner of 13 other businesses, all connected to the restaurant industry. This restaurant is located in Chicago and is one of the most popular eateries in the area, best known for its seafood dishes.
