Restaurants that serve parmesan
First Bite counts 249,500+ US restaurant locations with parmesan on the menu. 78% are at multi-unit chains and 22% at independents, led by Pizza restaurants. Data as of November 2026.
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What a menu search for “parmesan” returns
| Operator | Segment | Locations | Matching menu item | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Pizza | 7,400+ | Garlic Parmesan Wings | Buyer contacts |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | 6,300+ | Chicken Bacon Parmesan Melt | Buyer contacts |
| Wendy's | Fast Food | 5,900+ | Parmesan Caesar Salad | Buyer contacts |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ | Sauced & Tossed Parmesan Garlic | Buyer contacts |
See every operator serving parmesan, with verified buyer contacts.
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Where parmesan shows up on menus
Pizza leads, with 22% of the 249,500+ locations serving parmesan. Sandwich and American follow, so it reaches well beyond one restaurant type.
| Segment | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pizza | 55,700+ | 22% |
| Sandwich | 29,500+ | 12% |
| American | 26,500+ | 11% |
| Fast Food | 24,100+ | 10% |
| Coffee & Tea | 22,000+ | 9% |
| Italian | 10,600+ | 4% |
Top chains serving parmesan
Subway has the largest footprint, with 20,500+ locations listing parmesan. Multi-unit chains account for 78% of all locations, so a few chain accounts cover most of the locations.
| Chain | Segment | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Sandwich | 20,500+ |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Coffee & Tea | 18,900+ |
| Domino's Pizza | Pizza | 7,400+ |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | 6,300+ |
| Wendy's | Fast Food | 5,900+ |
| Little Caesars Pizza | Pizza | 4,400+ |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ |
| Chick-fil-A | Fast Food | 3,600+ |
| Sonic Drive-In | Fast Food | 3,400+ |
| Arby's | Fast Food | 3,200+ |
Top states for parmesan
California has the most locations serving parmesan, followed by Texas and Florida. Together the top three hold 27% of US locations.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| California | 27,500+ |
| Texas | 21,200+ |
| Florida | 18,700+ |
| New York | 16,200+ |
| Illinois | 10,400+ |
| Pennsylvania | 9,600+ |
| Ohio | 9,100+ |
| New Jersey | 7,900+ |
How restaurants put parmesan on the menu
These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:
- Chicken Parmesan
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- Chicken Parmesan Sub
- Veal Parmesan
- Meatball Parmesan
- Chicken Parmesan Pasta
- Eggplant Parmesan Sub
- Garlic Parmesan Fries
- Garlic Parmesan
Selling parmesan into foodservice
Brands selling parmesan or complementary products 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 249,500+ US restaurant locations with parmesan on the menu, as of November 2026.
The largest are Subway, Starbucks Coffee Company and Domino's Pizza. 78% of locations serving parmesan belong to multi-unit chains.
Run a menu search for "parmesan" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.
