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Top 15 Burger Chains in America

By YPB Team3 votes

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 — ranked #11
    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 — ranked #22
    Five Guys
    Customizable, never-frozen burgers and hand-cut fries served in generous portions.
    393pts
  3. Burger King — ranked #33
    Burger King
    Global flame-grilled chain best known for the Whopper.
    393pts
  4. McDonald's — ranked #44
    McDonald's
    The world's most famous fast-food chain, home of the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder.
    393pts
  5. White Castle — ranked #55
    White Castle
    The original fast-food burger chain, beloved for its square, steam-grilled sliders.
    393pts
  6. The Habit Burger Grill — ranked #66
    The Habit Burger Grill
    California chain celebrated for its char-grilled Charburger.
    322pts
  7. Culver's — ranked #77
    Culver's
    Midwest chain famous for its butter-burgers and frozen custard.
    322pts
  8. Shake Shack — ranked #88
    Shake Shack
    Premium fast-casual chain born in NYC using a LaFrieda blend of brisket and short rib.
    236pts
  9. Sonic Drive-In — ranked #99
    Sonic Drive-In
    Retro carhop drive-in serving burgers, tots and a vast drink lineup.
    236pts
  10. Wendy's — ranked #1010
    Wendy's
    National chain known for fresh, never-frozen square patties and the Baconator.
    236pts
  11. Cook Out — ranked #1111
    Cook Out
    Southern drive-thru chain offering big value combos and a huge milkshake menu.
    236pts
  12. Carl's Jr. — ranked #1212
    Carl's Jr.
    West Coast chain known for big, indulgent charbroiled burgers.
    236pts
  13. Jack in the Box — ranked #1313
    Jack in the Box
    Late-night favourite with a quirky menu and the signature Jumbo Jack.
    236pts
  14. Whataburger — ranked #1414
    Whataburger
    Beloved Texas institution known for made-to-order burgers and orange-and-white stripes.
    0pts
  15. Fatburger — ranked #1515
    Fatburger
    Los Angeles chain known for big, cooked-to-order burgers and an old-school vibe.
    0pts
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Comments 1

In-N-Out has never owned a freezer and has kept roughly the same menu since 1948. Narrowing the field to burgers is where scale stops helping: https://youpick.best/articles/mcdonalds-ranked-many-ways

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