American hamburger franchises stand out in terms of revenue and number of locations, holding an important position in the fast food industry. Below are the top 5 hamburger franchises based on revenue.

1. McDonald's

McDonald's recorded approximately $48.734 billion in revenue in 2022, achieving the highest sales among fast food brands in the U.S. This figure is 74% higher than the second place, Starbucks, demonstrating McDonald's market dominance.

2. Burger King

Burger King generated approximately $10.278 billion in revenue in 2022. This ranks it 8th among fast food brands in the U.S. and marks the second highest revenue among hamburger franchises.

3. Wendy's

Wendy's recorded approximately $11.694 billion in revenue in 2022, placing it 5th among fast food brands in the U.S. This represents the third highest revenue among hamburger franchises.

4. Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box achieved approximately $4.250 billion in revenue in 2022. This ranks it 20th among fast food brands in the U.S. and marks the fourth highest revenue among hamburger franchises.

5. Hardee's

Hardee's recorded approximately $3.550 billion in revenue in 2022, placing it 25th among fast food brands in the U.S. This represents the fifth highest revenue among hamburger franchises.

This revenue ranking can vary based on various factors such as market share, number of locations, and brand recognition.

However, the above rankings effectively illustrate the revenue scale of hamburger franchises in the U.S. as of 2022.