National brands
The national chain catalogue follows publicly reported Technomic Top 500 coverage, with duplicate concepts consolidated and sourced local additions clearly identified.
Top 100 restaurants
The current Top 100 page reproduces the restaurant names and locations in OpenTable’s 2025 list. OpenTable says the list used more than 10 million verified diner reviews and additional dining metrics. It is alphabetical, not a FOOD FINDER USA rank.
Chef guide
The chef page is an editorial directory of 100 notable working chefs, not an objective ranking. Inclusion reflects public culinary recognition and is reviewed over time.
Questions about this policy
Email foodfinderusa@gmail.com and include the page URL and supporting information.