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Five Guys Tops Fast-Food Rankings Despite High Prices

4/19/2026

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Five Guys is America's favorite fast-food burger chain at 15.5% of consumers, ahead of Burger King (15.0%) and In-N-Out (12.1%), per YouGov.
The survey tracks March 2025 to February 2026 and shows a shift toward quality, with 70% of Americans dining at fast-food restaurants monthly.
Five Guys is the most expensive option, with cheeseburgers costing over $12.
McDonald's remains the top choice for fries, with 39.2% of votes.

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Story summary

Five Guys is America's favorite fast-food burger chain at 15.5% of consumers, ahead of Burger King (15.0%) and In-N-Out (12.1%), per YouGov.
The survey tracks March 2025 to February 2026 and shows a shift toward quality, with 70% of Americans dining at fast-food restaurants monthly.
Five Guys is the most expensive option, with cheeseburgers costing over $12.
McDonald's remains the top choice for fries, with 39.2% of votes.