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The 20 Best Fast Food Chains in America

By YPB Team

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. McDonald's — ranked #11
    McDonald's
    The world's largest fast food chain, famous for the Big Mac and its golden arches.
    1000pts
  2. Chick-fil-A — ranked #22
    Chick-fil-A
    A chicken sandwich chain famous for its customer service and closed-on-Sundays policy.
    797pts
  3. Chipotle — ranked #33
    Chipotle
    A fast-casual chain specializing in customizable burritos and bowls made with fresh ingredients.
    669pts
  4. KFC — ranked #44
    KFC
    A fried chicken chain built on Colonel Sanders' secret blend of herbs and spices.
    584pts
  5. Culver's — ranked #55
    Culver's
    A Midwest chain famous for its ButterBurgers and frozen custard.
    584pts
  6. Raising Cane's — ranked #66
    Raising Cane's
    A fast-growing chain built entirely around chicken fingers and its signature Cane's sauce.
    534pts
  7. Subway — ranked #77
    Subway
    A sandwich chain built around made-to-order subs and "Eat Fresh" branding.
    534pts
  8. Taco Bell — ranked #88
    Taco Bell
    A Mexican-inspired fast food chain known for tacos, burritos, and late-night value menus.
    478pts
  9. Arby's — ranked #99
    Arby's
    A roast beef sandwich chain known for its curly fries and "We Have the Meats" slogan.
    478pts
  10. Whataburger — ranked #1010
    Whataburger
    A beloved Texas-based burger chain known for its orange-and-white striped roofs.
    478pts
  11. Pizza Hut — ranked #1111
    Pizza Hut
    A pizza chain known for its red-roofed dine-in restaurants and stuffed-crust pizza.
    414pts
  12. Dairy Queen — ranked #1212
    Dairy Queen
    A soft-serve and burger chain beloved for its Blizzard treats.
    341pts
  13. In-N-Out Burger — ranked #1313
    In-N-Out Burger
    A West Coast cult-favorite burger chain known for its secret menu and simple, fresh menu.
    341pts
  14. Jimmy John's — ranked #1414
    Jimmy John's
    A sandwich chain built on its "freaky fast" delivery promise.
    257pts
  15. Five Guys — ranked #1515
    Five Guys
    A burger chain known for made-to-order patties and free peanuts while you wait.
    257pts
  16. Sonic Drive-In — ranked #1616
    Sonic Drive-In
    A drive-in chain known for carhop service and a huge menu of slushes and shakes.
    257pts
  17. Popeyes — ranked #1717
    Popeyes
    A Louisiana-style fried chicken chain known for its spicy flavor and viral chicken sandwich.
    257pts
  18. Wendy's — ranked #1818
    Wendy's
    A burger chain known for square patties and its founder Dave Thomas's folksy branding.
    257pts
  19. Domino's Pizza — ranked #1919
    Domino's Pizza
    A pizza delivery chain that built its brand on fast, reliable delivery.
    159pts
  20. Burger King — ranked #2020
    Burger King
    A flame-grilled burger chain best known for the Whopper.
    43pts

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