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Biscuitville Topped USA TODAY 10Best’s Fast-Food Breakfast Rankings for a Fourth Straight Year
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Core Event: Award Victory
On July 15, 2026, Biscuitville Fresh Southern announced that the chain secured the No. 1 spot in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for “Best Fast-Food Breakfast.” The regional chain placed ahead of national competitors McDonald’s (No. 4), Chick-fil-A (No. 5), Burger King (No. 6) and Wendy’s (No. 7). This marks Biscuitville’s fourth consecutive win in the category.
Company Profile & Strategy
Biscuitville operates a family-owned network of roughly 90 restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, with plans to expand into Tennessee and Georgia. The chain emphasizes scratch-made biscuits baked every 15 minutes, fresh-prepared eggs, and the absence of microwaves in its kitchens. President and CEO Kathie Niven has repeatedly stressed that the biscuits are based on a family recipe and that locally sourced ingredients underpin the menu.
Vote Mechanics & Results
The Readers’ Choice contest featured 20 nominees selected by an expert panel and USA TODAY editors. Over a four-week period, the public cast votes that determined the winners. Biscuitville’s win placed it also at No. 3 in the “Best Regional Fast-Food” category. Sources differ on the exact number of locations: one report cites 90 restaurants, while another notes 87 locations and a workforce of more than 2,200 employees.
Official Statements & Responses
Kristi Mitchell told Fox News Digital that the recognition validates the chain’s commitment to quality despite “the fierce competition” and that “we have earned it, but we don’t want to live in a space where we come to expect it.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have earned it, but we don’t want to live in a space where we come to expect it,” — Kristie Mitchell