The 20 Best Fast Food Chains in America

From coast-to-coast giants everyone grew up on to regional cult favorites people go out of their way for, America's fast food scene is as divided as it is delicious. Which one wins your vote?

1. 1
   McDonald's

   The world's largest fast food chain, famous for the Big Mac and its golden arches.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Chick-fil-A

   A chicken sandwich chain famous for its customer service and closed-on-Sundays policy.
   841pts
3. 3
   Chipotle

   A fast-casual chain specializing in customizable burritos and bowls made with fresh ingredients.
   764pts
4. 4
   Raising Cane's

   A fast-growing chain built entirely around chicken fingers and its signature Cane's sauce.
   662pts
5. 5
   Subway

   A sandwich chain built around made-to-order subs and "Eat Fresh" branding.
   661pts
6. 6
   Culver's

   A Midwest chain famous for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard.
   661pts
7. 7
   Taco Bell

   A Mexican-inspired fast food chain known for tacos, burritos, and late-night value menus.
   611pts
8. 8
   Arby's

   A roast beef sandwich chain known for its curly fries and "We Have the Meats" slogan.
   600pts
9. 9
   KFC

   A fried chicken chain built on Colonel Sanders' secret blend of herbs and spices.
   529pts
10. 10
    Whataburger

    A beloved Texas-based burger chain known for its orange-and-white striped roofs.
    529pts
11. 11
    Pizza Hut

    A pizza chain known for its red-roofed dine-in restaurants and stuffed-crust pizza.
    448pts
12. 12
    In-N-Out Burger

    A West Coast cult-favorite burger chain known for its secret menu and simple, fresh menu.
    448pts
13. 13
    Sonic Drive-In

    A drive-in chain known for carhop service and a huge menu of slushes and shakes.
    353pts
14. 14
    Popeyes

    A Louisiana-style fried chicken chain known for its spicy flavor and viral chicken sandwich.
    353pts
15. 15
    Wendy's

    A burger chain known for square patties and its founder Dave Thomas's folksy branding.
    353pts
16. 16
    Dairy Queen

    A soft-serve and burger chain beloved for its Blizzard treats.
    241pts
17. 17
    Domino's Pizza

    A pizza delivery chain that built its brand on fast, reliable delivery.
    241pts
18. 18
    Five Guys

    A burger chain known for made-to-order patties and free peanuts while you wait.
    241pts
19. 19
    Burger King

    A flame-grilled burger chain best known for the Whopper.
    0pts
20. 20
    Jimmy John's

    A sandwich chain built on its "freaky fast" delivery promise.
    0pts

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