Restaurants that serve mac and cheese
First Bite counts 116,300+ US restaurant locations with mac and cheese on the menu. 79% are at multi-unit chains and 21% at independents, led by Pizza restaurants. Data as of October 2026.
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What a menu search for “mac and cheese” returns
| Operator | Segment | Locations | Matching menu item | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Pizza | 7,400+ | Spicy Buffalo 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese | Buyer contacts |
| Chick-fil-A | Fast Food | 3,600+ | Mac & Cheese | Buyer contacts |
| KFC | Chicken | 3,500+ | Mac & Cheese Bowl Combo | Buyer contacts |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ | Homestyle Mac & Cheese | Buyer contacts |
| Arby's | Fast Food | 3,200+ | White Cheddar Mac 'n Cheese | Buyer contacts |
See every operator serving mac and cheese, with verified buyer contacts.
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Where mac and cheese shows up on menus
Pizza leads, with 16% of the 116,300+ locations serving mac and cheese. American and Chicken follow, so it reaches well beyond one restaurant type.
| Segment | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza | 18,500+ | 16% |
| American | 17,800+ | 15% |
| Chicken | 13,900+ | 12% |
| Fast Food | 11,000+ | 9% |
| Barbecue | 5,400+ | 5% |
| Mexican | 4,800+ | 4% |
Top chains serving mac and cheese
Domino's Pizza has the largest footprint, with 7,400+ locations listing mac and cheese. Multi-unit chains account for 79% of all locations, so a few chain accounts cover most of the locations.
| Chain | Segment | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Pizza | 7,400+ |
| Chick-fil-A | Fast Food | 3,600+ |
| KFC | Chicken | 3,500+ |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ |
| Arby's | Fast Food | 3,200+ |
| Casey's | Pizza | 2,700+ |
| Panera Bread | Cafe | 2,300+ |
| IHOP | Breakfast & Brunch | 1,700+ |
| Applebee's Grill + Bar | American | 1,500+ |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Chicken | 1,400+ |
Top states for mac and cheese
Texas has the most locations serving mac and cheese, followed by California and Florida. Together the top three hold 25% of US locations.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| Texas | 10,900+ |
| California | 9,200+ |
| Florida | 8,400+ |
| New York | 7,200+ |
| Pennsylvania | 4,900+ |
| Illinois | 4,800+ |
| Ohio | 4,700+ |
| Georgia | 4,200+ |
How restaurants put mac and cheese on the menu
These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:
- Mac & Cheese
- Mac And Cheese
- Macaroni And Cheese
- Mac N Cheese
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Kids Mac & Cheese
- Mac & Cheese Bites
- Kids Mac And Cheese
- Mac And Cheese Bites
- Kids Mac N Cheese
Selling into restaurants that serve mac and cheese
Brands selling ingredients, sauces or packaging for mac and cheese can start with operators that already list it. In First Bite you can filter restaurant operator data by menu item, segment, state and unit count, then reach the buyer with prospecting tools and verified contacts.
How sales teams turn menu data into new accounts
Search the menu item
Run a menu search for any dish, flavor or ingredient and see every operator that lists it, with location counts and segment.
Build your target list
Filter by segment, state, unit count and distributor so you only keep the accounts that fit your product.
Reach the decision maker
Request verified emails and phone numbers for the owner, chef or purchasing lead who owns the menu. No info@ addresses.
Win and track new doors
Run email sequences, send samples and track deals by account and rep in First Bite's CRM.
Frequently asked questions
First Bite counts 116,300+ US restaurant locations with mac and cheese on the menu, as of October 2026.
The largest are Domino's Pizza, Chick-fil-A and KFC. 79% of locations serving mac and cheese belong to multi-unit chains.
Run a menu search for "mac and cheese" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.
