Quick answer: the top-ranked restaurant chain brands in China on this list are Guang Zhou Jiu Jia Can Yin (Guangdong), Hai Di Lao (Sichuan) and Lao Xiang Ji (Anhui). 4 Chinese brands are ranked by registration, contact and product data; 10 companies are listed in total. Updated 21 Oct 2026.
Ranked restaurant chain brands
How this list is ranked- 01
Guang Zhou Jiu Jia Can Yin
广州酒家餐饮
- Restaurant Chains
- Dim Sum Restaurants
- Lunch
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1935.
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Hai Di Lao
海底捞
- Restaurant Chains
- Chengdu Hot Pot
- Hotpot
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1994.
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Lao Xiang Ji
老乡鸡
- Restaurant Chains
- Chinese Fast Food
- Cooked rice
Registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2003.
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- 04
Xiao Cai Yuan 小菜园
Registered as 安徽小菜园餐饮管理有限责任公司 in 2013.
- Restaurant Chains
- Lunch
- Anhui Restaurants
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 2013.
International restaurant chain brands in China
Foreign-owned groups with Chinese manufacturing or sales companies. Listed separately so the ranking above covers Chinese manufacturers only.
- INT
KFC KFC肯德基
Registered as 百胜(中国)投资有限公司 in 1999.
- Restaurant Chains
- Western Fast Food
- Hamburg
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1952.
- INT
MCDONALD MCDONALD'S麦当劳
Registered as 金拱门(中国)有限公司 in 1993.
- Restaurant Chains
- Western Fast Food
- Hamburg
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1955.
- INT
PIZZA HUT PIZZA HUT必胜客
Registered as 百胜(中国)投资有限公司 in 1999.
- Restaurant Chains
- Pizza Restaurants
- Western Fast Food
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1952.
- INT
Quan Ju De 全聚德
Registered as 中国全聚德(集团)股份有限公司 in 1994.
- Restaurant Chains
- Roast duck
- Lunch
- Beijing Cuisine
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; phone published; operating since 1864.
- INT
BURGER KING BURGER KING汉堡王
Registered as 汉堡王(上海)餐饮有限公司 in 2005.
- Restaurant Chains
- Hamburg
Why it ranks here: registered legal entity on file; email and phone published; operating since 1954.
More Restaurant Chains brands and companies
| Brand | Registered company | Website |
|---|---|---|
| dicos德克士dicos | 顶新国际集团 | dicos.com.cn |
Comparison table
| # | Company | Province | Est. | Registered company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Guang Zhou Jiu Jia Can Yin广州酒家餐饮 | Guangdong | 1935 | 广州酒家集团股份有限公司 |
| 02 | Hai Di Lao海底捞 | Sichuan | 1994 | 四川海底捞餐饮股份有限公司 |
| 03 | Lao Xiang Ji老乡鸡 | Anhui | 2003 | 安徽老乡鸡餐饮有限公司 |
| 04 | Xiao Cai Yuan小菜园 | Anhui | 2013 | 安徽小菜园餐饮管理有限责任公司 |
Frequently asked questions
How many restaurant chains manufacturers and suppliers in China are listed here?
10 companies are listed for restaurant chains (餐饮连锁). 4 Chinese manufacturers have full profiles and are ranked; 5 international brands with China operations are listed separately.
Where are China's restaurant chains manufacturers located?
Among profiled companies: Shanghai (4), Anhui (2), Guangdong (1), Sichuan (1), Beijing (1).
How is this list ranked?
By the completeness and verifiability of each company's data: a registered legal entity, an official website, published contact details, a product range and company history. The rank is not a quality rating, and no company pays for its position. See How we rank for the full method.
How do I contact these manufacturers?
Each listing shows the company's official website and, where published, its email and phone number. Of the 10 companies listed, 10 have an official website and 8 publish an email address.