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Restaurants that serve potato buns

First Bite counts 27,300+ US restaurant locations with potato buns on the menu. 93% are at multi-unit chains and 7% at independents, led by Fast Food restaurants. Data as of October 2026.

27,300+
US locations with it on the menu
7% independent
Chain vs independent locations
Fast Food
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What a menu search for “potato buns” returns

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RestaurantsSegmentStateUnit countDistributor
27,300+ locations
OperatorSegmentLocationsMatching menu itemContacts
Burger KingAmerican6,800+Big Fish · potato bunBuyer contacts
Wendy'sFast Food5,900+Son of Baconator® Combo · potato bunBuyer contacts
Sonic Drive-InFast Food3,400+All American Sonic Smasher · potato bunBuyer contacts
WhataburgerBreakfast & Brunch1,300+Signature Whatachick'n Sandwich · potato bunBuyer contacts
Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo WingsChicken1,000+Grilled Chicken Sandwich · potato bunBuyer contacts

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Where potato buns show up on menus

Fast Food leads, with 40% of the 27,300+ locations serving potato buns. American and Chicken follow, so they reach well beyond one restaurant type.

US locations serving potato buns by segment, October 2026
SegmentLocationsShare
Fast Food10,800+40%
American8,800+32%
Chicken2,000+8%
Breakfast & Brunch1,500+6%
Burger1,200+4%
Bar & Grill400+1%

Top chains serving potato buns

Burger King has the largest footprint, with 6,800+ locations listing potato buns. Multi-unit chains account for 93% of all locations, so a few chain accounts cover most of the locations.

Largest chains with potato buns on the menu, October 2026
ChainSegmentLocations
Burger KingAmerican6,800+
Wendy'sFast Food5,900+
Sonic Drive-InFast Food3,400+
WhataburgerBreakfast & Brunch1,300+
Zaxbys Chicken Fingers & Buffalo WingsChicken1,000+
Carl's Jr.Fast Food970+
Shake ShackBurger490+
Dave's Hot ChickenChicken430+
Taco John'sFast Food360+
Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy StoreIce Cream & Yogurt340+

Top states for potato buns

Texas has the most locations serving potato buns, followed by California and Florida. Together the top three hold 27% of US locations.

US states with the most locations serving potato buns, October 2026
StateLocations
Texas3,400+
California2,100+
Florida1,700+
New York1,600+
Georgia1,200+
North Carolina1,000+
Pennsylvania950+
Tennessee890+

How restaurants put potato buns on the menu

These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:

  • Potato Roll
  • Potato Rolls
  • Potato Bun
  • Martin'S Potato Roll
  • Potato Buns
  • Bacon & Fried Egg On A Potato Bun
  • Potato Roll 12 Pack
  • Verrillis Potato Rolls
  • Artisan Potato Roll
  • Lawsuit On A Potato Bun

Selling potato buns into foodservice

Brands selling potato buns or complementary products can start with operators that already list them. 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.

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US Commercial Lead, Love Struck
Menu data playbook

How sales teams turn menu data into new accounts

Search the menu item

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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

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Frequently asked questions

First Bite counts 27,300+ US restaurant locations with potato buns on the menu, as of October 2026.

The largest are Burger King, Wendy's and Sonic Drive-In. 93% of locations serving potato buns belong to multi-unit chains.

Run a menu search for "potato buns" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.

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