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The Technomic Top 500: Another tough year for chain restaurants
Top 500 chain restaurant sales slowed again in 2025 as consumers cut back on dining, but sectors like coffee, beverages and snacks and chicken thrived

President of Dunn Brothers Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee
As president of Dunn Brothers Coffee, Ben brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the food and beverage industry. Having held roles across both franchise and corporate environments, he brings a deep understanding of the franchisor–franchisee relationship. Ben’s leadership focuses on operational excellence, product integrity and building systems that support authentic connection at the café level, helping teams and franchisees achieve sustainable, long-term success.