National Fast-Food Day: America’s Favorite Franchise

Chris Altman Sports Betting Expert

3 minute read

We may try live a healthy lifestyle regarding food; however, sometimes you just need that moment of weakness for a cheat meal.

Other times, it's convenient. If you're working late and don't have time to cook, there are always options on your way home for some satisfaction.

With National Fast-Food Day on November 16th, the team at VegasInsider crunched the numbers to determine America's favorite fast food.

Using Google Keyword Planner, the top 10 most popular fast-food chains nationwide are based on search volumes from the past year.

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1.      Dominos

Officially the most popular fast food across the country and leading the battle of the pizza franchises, Domino's tops the rest with its variety of classic and specialty pizzas. In addition to the main menu item, it offers a range of sides that are loved by its customers.

2.      McDonald's

McDonald's, with its famous golden arches, has been a staple worldwide in the food industry for many years, and its popularity remains as high as ever. 

3.      Chick-fil-A

A popular choice in many states across the US, Chick-fil-A is well-known for its simplicity in creating the signature chicken sandwich. The breakfast menu is also a big hit with customers, showing why it ranks amongst the top three. 

4.      Pizza Hut

It's not quite the most popular pizza chain, but Pizza Hut is another global brand whose popularity has never faltered. Pizza Hut offers something for everyone's taste, whether you're in the mood for the classics or fancy going down the pasta route. 

5.      Taco Bell

Offering a taste of Mexican food, Taco Bell is one of the favorite quick-service chains across the country. Its menu offers a lot of variety in classic Mexican dishes.

6.      Chipotle

It's not quite the top Mexican chain, but Chipotle makes the top 10 due to the fresh, high-quality ingredients and the option for customers to personalize their orders. 

7.      Papa John's

In a tough market, Papa John's more than holds its own and is still seen as one of the most popular fast-food choices. The debate will continue about who has the best pizza chain, and that conversation will continue, with all three making the top 10.

8.      Wingstop

A chain with rising popularity, Wingstop is beginning to be noticed internationally with its specialty in chicken wings. Although it offers variety on the menu, it is undoubtedly the place for Chicken wing lovers.

9.      Wendy's 

Known for its square beef burgers, Wendy's has been a popular chain across the US since its opening in 1969. Wendy's stands out for having a menu that contains everything, so you'll have plenty of choice.

10.   Subway

Making up the top 10 is the ever-present Subway. A sandwich chain that has grown in popularity over the years, whether you want to create your sandwich or go for one of the signatures, Subway has plenty of options readily available. 

Other chains in the ranking

Although not in the top 10, Burger King was another popular choice, narrowly missing out on Subway in the average search volumes.

Panda Express, Popeyes, Dairy Queen, and Sonic were other chains that just missed our list.

Surprisingly, KFC only ranked 16th despite significant search volumes in Florida and Texas.

Nevada loves Dominos

When looking at Nevada specifically, the state follows the trend, with Dominos topping the ranking with an average search volume of 110,000.

Wingstop was a popular choice amongst the state, ranking third overall behind the pizza chain and ever-present McDonald's.

In-N-Out ranked as the third least favourite chain overall; however, in Nevada, it was amongst the top 10 with 60,500 keyword searches. 

Cinnabon ranked as the least favorite in Nevada, with an average search volume of 4,400.

Top 5 Fast-Food in Nevada

Methodology

Using Google Keyword Planner, each popular fast-food chain was searched across the past 12 months.

All data is correct as of November 2024.

Chris Altman

Chris Altman is a sports betting writer and content expert with almost a decade of experience. He's covered everything, but his current focus is on reviewing sportsbooks and online casinos and keeping tabs on sports betting legislation. Chris has been with VegasInsider since 2019 and has freelanced in the sports betting content industry for years. More from Chris Altman