America has spoken andchosen its favorite fast-food burgerrestaurant, and it seems that customers are choosing quality over a cost-friendly meal.
A new study fromYouGovreveals that a whopping 70% ofAmericans dine at a fast-food restaurantsat least once a month, with 30% grabbing a quick bite once a week.
The study reveals that Five Guys — the Alexandria, Virginia-based chain founded by Janie and Jerry Murrell — that opened in 1986 — was named the most popular burger chain.
Five Guys (15.5%) narrowly beat out Burger King (15.0%) for the top burger spot, with Irvine, California-based In-N-Out taking third place with 12.1%.
Massive national chains Wendy’s and McDonald’s rounded out the top five, which could indicate that customers are moving away from cheaper fare.
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The survey report tracked consumer behavior between March 2025 and February 2026, and during that time frame,AllRecipesrated Five Guys the most expensive fast-food chain.
A Five Guys cheeseburger alone costs upwards of $12, while Burger King’s famous Whopper costs between $7.50 and $8.
A Wendy’s Dave’s Single cost range is between $6.10 and $8.20, while McDonald’s Big Mac can cost between $5.80 and $6.00.
In-N-Out’s iconic Double-Double is the cheapest of the five most popular chains, costing between $4.45 and $5.00.
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