The restaurant chain Super PACs are listed in alphabetical order, not in order of the amount or percentage of their contributions to the candidates of a particular political party.
Overall Financial Support Given by U.S. Restaurant Chains in the 2012 Election Cycle (last updated February 20, 2012):
- 27% Contributed to Democratic Candidates
- 73% Contributed to Republican Candidates
- Association of KFC Franchisees
- Brinker International
- Burger King
- CKE Restaurants
- Cracker Barrel
- Darden Restaurants
- Eat 'n Park Restaurants
- McDonald's Corp.
- OSI Restaurant Partners
- Pizza Hut Franchisees Association
- Sonny's Franchise Co.
- TACO PAC
- Waffle House, Inc.
- Wendy's/Arby's
- White Castle System
- YUM! Brands
None
U.S. Restaurant Chains That Gave a Majority of Their Financial Support to Democratic Candidates in the 2012 Election Cycle:
None
Use the lists below to compare political affiliations of the largest U.S. retail chains during the 2008 presidential election cycle with current political backing.
Overall Financial Support Given by U.S. Retail Chains in the 2008 Election Cycle (last updated February 20, 2012):
- 29% contributed to Democratic Candidates
- 71% contributed to Republican Candidates
- Association of KFC Franchisees
- Brinker International
- Burger King
- Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- Darden Restaurants
- Domino's Pizza
- Dunkin' Brands
- Eat 'n Park Restaurants
- McDonald's Corp.
- Pizza Hut Franchisees Association
- TACO PAC
- Waffle House Inc.
- Wendy's/Arby's Group
- White Castle System
- YUM! Brands
None
U.S. Restaurant Chains That Gave a Majority of Their Financial Support to Republican Candidates in the 2008 Election Cycle:
None
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