Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s favorite fast food restaurant by KFC and Del Taco in a new survey.
Last year, Chick-fil-A ranked first in USA Today Rankingswhich were determined by reader votes.
The restaurant earned high marks for its chicken dishes and waffle fries.
This year, KFC and Del Taco were kind of dark horses. Neither of them appeared in the previous top ten. But this time, they didn’t just make the list, they rose to the top.
Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as America’s favorite fast food restaurant by KFC and Del Taco in a new survey
Last year, Chick-fil-A took first place, earning high marks for its chicken products and waffle fries.
Arby’s came in last place, dropping four spots from last year’s ranking.
Known for its slogan “We’ve got the meats,” Arby’s offers diners signature roast beef sandwiches, as well as deli-style sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and wraps.
In ninth place was Zaxby’s, a restaurant famous for its fried chicken. Some of its chicken-related dishes include sandwiches, chicken strips, and chicken wings.
Zaxby’s menu also includes unique dishes like white cheddar bites, French fries, and fried pickles. The restaurant also attracts customers with its variety of chocolate chip cookies.
Popeyes ranked eighth, moving up two spots in the ranking compared to 2023.
Created in New Orleans, Popeyes is internationally recognized for its southern fried chicken.
In ninth place was Zaxby’s, a restaurant famous for its fried chicken.
Chicken meals are served with a biscuit and the customer’s choice of Cajun fries, macaroni and cheese, red beans and rice, coleslaw, or mashed potatoes and Cajun gravy.
Taco Bell retained its title as the seventh best fast food restaurant.
The restaurant, which features a wide variety of dishes, can serve customers at any time of the day. Taco Bell is known for its Mexican-themed cuisine, including tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and Mexican pizza.
In sixth place was Captain D’s, a beloved seafood restaurant. At Captain D’s, diners can order dishes such as fried catfish or whitefish, blackened tilapia, fried shrimp and grilled salmon.
Taco Bell retained its title as the seventh best fast food restaurant
Any of these options can be served in combination with Southern-inspired sides, such as corn and okra.
At number five was Hardee’s, a fast-food restaurant acclaimed for its hearty meals.
Founded in North Carolina 64 years ago, Hardee’s has a solid reputation for its succulent burgers and homemade biscuits.
In fourth place was California-based In-N-Out Burger, which dropped two spots from second place last year.
Despite its simple menu, the restaurant continues to receive praise for its delicious food.
There are no freezers at In-N-Out because the chain uses only fresh ingredients. Diners can also choose to order from the restaurant’s “Not So Secret” menu.
At number five was Hardee’s, a fast-food restaurant acclaimed for its hearty meals.
In fourth place was California-based In-N-Out Burger, which dropped two spots from its second place position last year.
After losing the top spot, Chick-fil-A fell to third place. The restaurant’s menu is chicken-centric and offers a variety of dishes featuring the bird, including salads and nuggets.
But the most popular item on Chick-fil-A’s menu remains the classic chicken sandwich, which has been the restaurant’s most-ordered item for the past two years.
KFC came in second, which was an impressive feat considering they were unranked last year.
Founded by Colonel Sanders in 1930, KFC is famous for its chicken and its slogan: “It’s finger-licking good.”
With more than 25,000 restaurants around the world, the chain is one of the most successful.
KFC came in second, which was an impressive feat considering they were unranked last year.
Del Taco finished first, taking the coveted top spot among the top ten fast food restaurants in the United States.
Del Taco finished first, earning the coveted top spot among the top ten fast food restaurants in the United States.
With just 600 locations in 16 states, Del Taco is a more modest chain. However, the restaurant has a loyal customer base, which helped it achieve victory in the ranking.
Del Taco’s menu features a delicious combination of Mexican food, such as burritos, nachos, quesadillas, as well as dishes like burgers and fries.
In addition to its standard menu, the California-based restaurant also offers breakfast, vegan and vegetarian menus.
