Top 15 Burger Chains in America

Cult West Coast obsessions, regional drive-in legends and fast-casual upstarts all flipping for the crown. Which chain gets your vote?

1

In-N-Out Burger

Cult-favourite West Coast chain famed for fresh, never-frozen patties and the secret menu.

1000pts

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2

Five Guys

Customizable, never-frozen burgers and hand-cut fries served in generous portions.

564pts

3

Burger King

Global flame-grilled chain best known for the Whopper.

564pts

4

McDonald's

The world's most famous fast-food chain, home of the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder.

564pts

5

White Castle

The original fast-food burger chain, beloved for its square, steam-grilled sliders.

564pts

6

The Habit Burger Grill

California chain celebrated for its char-grilled Charburger.

513pts

7

Culver's

Midwest chain famous for its butter-burgers and frozen custard.

513pts

8

Shake Shack

Premium fast-casual chain born in NYC using a LaFrieda blend of brisket and short rib.

451pts

9

Sonic Drive-In

Retro carhop drive-in serving burgers, tots and a vast drink lineup.

451pts

10

Wendy's

National chain known for fresh, never-frozen square patties and the Baconator.

451pts

11

Cook Out

Southern drive-thru chain offering big value combos and a huge milkshake menu.

451pts

12

Carl's Jr.

West Coast chain known for big, indulgent charbroiled burgers.

451pts

13

Jack in the Box

Late-night favourite with a quirky menu and the signature Jumbo Jack.

451pts

14

Whataburger

Beloved Texas institution known for made-to-order burgers and orange-and-white stripes.

376pts

15

Fatburger

Los Angeles chain known for big, cooked-to-order burgers and an old-school vibe.

376pts