# Retail chains in Ames, IA

> 126 tracked retail, restaurant and service chains operate 238 locations in Ames, IA.

## Facts

- Tracked chains in this metro: 126
- Locations in this metro: 238
- CBSA code: 11180
- Chains listed in this document: 126
- Publication threshold: a metro is published once at least 10 tracked chains operate in it
- Metro rollup built: Aug 25, 2026

## Chains

The first count beside each chain is its location count in this metro, not a national figure. Where a second count appears it is that chain's national US total, and the two are separate measurements: neither divides into the other.

- Casey's General Store — 15 locations in this metro — 3,836 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/caseys.com
- Dollar General — 10 locations in this metro — 23,430 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/dollargeneral.com
- Hy-Vee — 10 locations in this metro — 1,028 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/hy-vee.com
- Subway — 10 locations in this metro — 27,929 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/subway.com
- Starbucks — 9 locations in this metro — 20,997 US locations nationally — Coffee & Beverage — https://cobroker.ai/market/starbucks.com
- Fareway — 7 locations in this metro — 194 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/fareway.com
- Walmart — 7 locations in this metro — 4,609 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/walmart.com
- Dollar Tree — 6 locations in this metro — 9,782 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/dollartree.com
- Jimmy John's — 6 locations in this metro — 2,925 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/jimmyjohns.com
- McDonald's — 6 locations in this metro — 15,839 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/mcdonalds.com
- Dairy Queen — 5 locations in this metro — 5,968 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/dairyqueen.com
- Anytime Fitness — 4 locations in this metro — 2,726 US locations nationally — Fitness & Wellness — https://cobroker.ai/market/anytimefitness.com
- Domino's Pizza — 4 locations in this metro — 8,210 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/dominos.com
- Scooter's Coffee — 4 locations in this metro — 796 US locations nationally — Coffee & Beverage — https://cobroker.ai/market/scooterscoffee.com
- Pizza Hut — 3 locations in this metro — 9,724 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/pizzahut.com
- Ace Hardware — 2 locations in this metro — 3,950 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/acehardware.com
- Arby's — 2 locations in this metro — 3,756 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/arbys.com
- Aspen Dental — 2 locations in this metro — 1,237 US locations nationally — Health & Medical — https://cobroker.ai/market/aspendental.com
- B-Bop's — 2 locations in this metro — 14 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/b-bops.com
- Best Buy — 2 locations in this metro — 1,800 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/bestbuy.com
- Blimpie — 2 locations in this metro — 1,776 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/blimpie.com
- Crumbl Cookies — 2 locations in this metro — 3 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/crumblcookies.com
- Dunkin' — 2 locations in this metro — 12,397 US locations nationally — Coffee & Beverage — https://cobroker.ai/market/dunkindonuts.com
- Ecoatm — 2 locations in this metro — 5,249 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/ecoatm.com
- Goodwill — 2 locations in this metro — 7,287 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/goodwill.org
- Kwik Trip — 2 locations in this metro — 1,052 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/kwiktrip.com
- O'Reilly Auto Parts — 2 locations in this metro — 6,831 US locations nationally — Automotive — https://cobroker.ai/market/oreillyauto.com
- Panda Express — 2 locations in this metro — 2,940 US locations nationally — Asian — https://cobroker.ai/market/pandaexpress.com
- Papa John's Pizza — 2 locations in this metro — 3,733 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/papajohns.com
- Staples — 2 locations in this metro — 2,932 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/staples.com
- T-Mobile — 2 locations in this metro — 9,107 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/t-mobile.com
- Taco Bell — 2 locations in this metro — 9,463 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/tacobell.com
- Taco John's — 2 locations in this metro — 513 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/tacojohns.com
- UScellular — 2 locations in this metro — 672 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/uscellular.com
- Verizon — 2 locations in this metro — 12,907 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/verizon.com
- Walgreens — 2 locations in this metro — 8,036 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/walgreens.com
- Advance Auto Parts — 1 locations in this metro — 4,458 US locations nationally — Automotive — https://cobroker.ai/market/advanceautoparts.com
- ALDI — 1 locations in this metro — 3,222 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/aldi.us
- Applebee's Grill + Bar — 1 locations in this metro — 1,482 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/applebees.com
- AT&T Store — 1 locations in this metro — 5,904 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/att.com
- AutoZone — 1 locations in this metro — 6,664 US locations nationally — Automotive — https://cobroker.ai/market/autozone.com
- Bath & Body Works — 1 locations in this metro — 2,170 US locations nationally — Beauty & Personal Care — https://cobroker.ai/market/bathandbodyworks.com
- Bennigan’s — 1 locations in this metro — 217 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/bennigans.com
- Blaze Pizza — 1 locations in this metro — 300 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/blazepizza.com
- Bomgaars — 1 locations in this metro — 299 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/bomgaars.com
- Buckle — 1 locations in this metro — 556 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/buckle.com
- Buffalo Wild Wings — 1 locations in this metro — 1,610 US locations nationally — Chicken & Wings — https://cobroker.ai/market/buffalowildwings.com
- Cabin Coffee — 1 locations in this metro — 35 US locations nationally — Coffee & Beverage — https://cobroker.ai/market/cabincoffeecompany.com
- Carpet One Floor & Home — 1 locations in this metro — 661 US locations nationally — Home & Furnishings — https://cobroker.ai/market/carpetone.com
- Chick-fil-A — 1 locations in this metro — 3,784 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/chick-fil-a.com
- Chipotle Mexican Grill — 1 locations in this metro — 3,835 US locations nationally — Mexican & Tex-Mex — https://cobroker.ai/market/chipotle.com
- Circle K — 1 locations in this metro — 8,992 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/circlek.com
- Claire's — 1 locations in this metro — 1,763 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/claires.com
- Cold Stone Creamery — 1 locations in this metro — 1,406 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/coldstonecreamery.com
- Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer — 1 locations in this metro — 4,394 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/cricketwireless.com
- Culver's — 1 locations in this metro — 1,160 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/culvers.com
- Curves — 1 locations in this metro — 4,738 US locations nationally — Fitness & Wellness — https://cobroker.ai/market/curves.com
- CVS pharmacy — 1 locations in this metro — 10,622 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/cvs.com
- Dollar Fresh — 1 locations in this metro — 31 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/dollarfreshmarket.com
- Dunham's Sports — 1 locations in this metro — 281 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/dunhamssports.com
- Eddie Bauer — 1 locations in this metro — 388 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/eddiebauer.com
- Erbert & Gerbert's — 1 locations in this metro — 85 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/erbertandgerberts.com
- Ezpawn — 1 locations in this metro — 523 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/ezpawn.com
- Fazoli's — 1 locations in this metro — 357 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/fazolis.com
- Firehouse Subs — 1 locations in this metro — 1,356 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/firehousesubs.com
- Five Below — 1 locations in this metro — 2,037 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/fivebelow.com
- Five Guys — 1 locations in this metro — 1,729 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/fiveguys.com
- GNC — 1 locations in this metro — 4,446 US locations nationally — Beauty & Personal Care — https://cobroker.ai/market/gnc.com
- Hallmark — 1 locations in this metro — 3,808 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/hallmark.com
- Harbor Freight Tools — 1 locations in this metro — 1,272 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/harborfreight.com
- Hickory Farms — 1 locations in this metro — 634 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/hickoryfarms.com
- Hobby Lobby — 1 locations in this metro — 1,227 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/hobbylobby.com
- HomeGoods — 1 locations in this metro — 1,046 US locations nationally — Home & Furnishings — https://cobroker.ai/market/homegoods.com
- Insomnia Cookies — 1 locations in this metro — 349 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/insomniacookies.com
- Jersey Mike's Subs — 1 locations in this metro — 3,279 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/jerseymikes.com
- Kay Jewelers — 1 locations in this metro — 1,326 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/kay.com
- Kohl's — 1 locations in this metro — 1,357 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/kohls.com
- Kwik Stop — 1 locations in this metro — 394 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/kwikstop.org
- Little Caesars Pizza — 1 locations in this metro — 4,881 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/littlecaesars.com
- Lowe's — 1 locations in this metro — 2,446 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/lowes.com
- Maurices — 1 locations in this metro — 1,176 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/maurices.com
- Metro Infusion Center — 1 locations in this metro — 176 US locations nationally — Health & Medical — https://cobroker.ai/market/metroinfusioncenter.com
- Midwest Dental — 1 locations in this metro — 191 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/midwest-dental.com
- Miracle-Ear Hearing Aid Center — 1 locations in this metro — 1,617 US locations nationally — Health & Medical — https://cobroker.ai/market/miracle-ear.com
- New Balance — 1 locations in this metro — 5,674 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/newbalance.com
- Olive Garden — 1 locations in this metro — 1,101 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/olivegarden.com
- Orangetheory Fitness — 1 locations in this metro — 1,470 US locations nationally — Fitness & Wellness — https://cobroker.ai/market/orangetheoryfitness.com
- Orscheln Farm & Home — 1 locations in this metro — 169 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/orschelnfarmhome.com
- Outdoor Cover Warehouse — 1 locations in this metro — 201 US locations nationally — Discount & Value — https://cobroker.ai/market/outdoorcoverwarehouse.com
- Pancheros Mexican Grill — 1 locations in this metro — 76 US locations nationally — Mexican & Tex-Mex — https://cobroker.ai/market/pancheros.com
- Panera Bread — 1 locations in this metro — 2,450 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/panerabread.com
- Papa Murphy's — 1 locations in this metro — 1,310 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/papamurphys.com
- Pearle Vision — 1 locations in this metro — 849 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/pearlevision.com
- Pet Supplies Plus — 1 locations in this metro — 962 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/petsuppliesplus.com
- Petco — 1 locations in this metro — 1,650 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/petco.com
- PetSmart — 1 locations in this metro — 1,826 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/petsmart.com
- Pizza Pit — 1 locations in this metro — 43 US locations nationally — Pizza — https://cobroker.ai/market/pizzapit.biz
- Planet Fitness — 1 locations in this metro — 2,988 US locations nationally — Fitness & Wellness — https://cobroker.ai/market/planetfitness.com
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop — 1 locations in this metro — 440 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/potbelly.com
- Rally House — 1 locations in this metro — 353 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/rallyhouse.com
- Red Lobster — 1 locations in this metro — 594 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/redlobster.com
- Rent-A-Center — 1 locations in this metro — 2,969 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/rentacenter.com
- Riddle's Jewelry — 1 locations in this metro — 85 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/riddlesjewelry.com
- Sally Beauty — 1 locations in this metro — 3,133 US locations nationally — Beauty & Personal Care — https://cobroker.ai/market/sallybeauty.com
- Sam's Club — 1 locations in this metro — 5,171 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/samsclub.com
- Select Physical Therapy — 1 locations in this metro — 887 US locations nationally — Health & Medical — https://cobroker.ai/market/selectphysicaltherapy.com
- Shoe Carnival — 1 locations in this metro — 496 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/shoecarnival.com
- SKECHERS Factory Outlet — 1 locations in this metro — 532 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/skechers.com
- Spirit Halloween — 1 locations in this metro — 1,272 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/spirithalloween.com
- Spring-Green Lawn Care — 1 locations in this metro — 86 US locations nationally — Services & Other — https://cobroker.ai/market/spring-green.com
- Target — 1 locations in this metro — 4,170 US locations nationally — Specialty Retail — https://cobroker.ai/market/target.com
- Texas Roadhouse — 1 locations in this metro — 823 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/texasroadhouse.com
- The Simple Greek — 1 locations in this metro — 19 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/thesimplegreek.com
- Theisen's — 1 locations in this metro — 35 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/theisens.com
- Tractor Supply Co. — 1 locations in this metro — 2,415 US locations nationally — Home Improvement & Hardware — https://cobroker.ai/market/tractorsupply.com
- Tradehome Shoes — 1 locations in this metro — 146 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/tradehome.com
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe — 1 locations in this metro — 1,839 US locations nationally — Coffee & Beverage — https://cobroker.ai/market/tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
- Tropical Sno — 1 locations in this metro — 346 US locations nationally — Bakery & Desserts — https://cobroker.ai/market/tropicalsno.com
- Ulta Beauty — 1 locations in this metro — 1,664 US locations nationally — Beauty & Personal Care — https://cobroker.ai/market/ulta.com
- VF Outlet — 1 locations in this metro — 86 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/vfoutlet.com
- Victoria's Secret — 1 locations in this metro — 1,618 US locations nationally — Apparel & Accessories — https://cobroker.ai/market/victoriassecret.com
- Wendy's — 1 locations in this metro — 7,204 US locations nationally — Restaurants & Fast Casual — https://cobroker.ai/market/wendys.com
- Which Wich — 1 locations in this metro — 282 US locations nationally — Burgers & Sandwiches — https://cobroker.ai/market/whichwich.com
- Wingstop — 1 locations in this metro — 2,618 US locations nationally — Chicken & Wings — https://cobroker.ai/market/wingstop.com
- Yesway — 1 locations in this metro — 150 US locations nationally — Grocery & Convenience — https://cobroker.ai/market/yesway.com
- YMCA — 1 locations in this metro — 4,270 US locations nationally — Fitness & Wellness — https://cobroker.ai/market/ymca.net

## Source and method

Openings are counted from individually verified new locations rather than from the quarter-over-quarter difference in a record count, and every figure reflects what Cobroker's US location index observed on that date. Where a figure is not carried above, it is not carried at all.

## How to cite this

- Canonical: https://cobroker.ai/market/metro/ames-ia
- Source: Cobroker's US location index
- Methodology: https://cobroker.ai/methodology