as a californian, its illegal not to like in n out. all jokes aside in n out is my favorite. ill go to chik fil a when im not in a burger mood, and panda express or hot dog on a stick when im in a mall
Dude, as a Californian who had to live in the midwest for a number of years - I hated everything about it. The weather, etc but MAN, I miss Taco John's and Culvers! I could go for some Potato Ole's and a concrete shake!
And to think most of these fast food chains are business rivals. Especially McDonald's and Burger King they've been business competitors in the fast foods industry like forever.
I still stick by me statement that at some point, everyone reaches their 'McDonald's Limit" where either your brain or your body says "I think I've had enough McDonald's for my lifetime".
Used to love both Burger King and McDonald’s But because McDonald’s was closer to where a friend of mine’s brother’s house was I ended up getting more into McDonald’s Plus, how could you go wrong with those epic happy meals!
Jack in the box is my go to, double bacon cheeseburger, tacos, best curly fries ive ever tasted, with all their side stuff they have like the jalapeno poppers, egg rolls, loaded tiny tacos and breakfast options, it has everything i love in a fast food restaurant
as a native californian i almost had a heart attack when in n out wasnt on this list. i realized that a lot of my east coast friends arent a fan of in n out. they prefer five guys. i guess it just depends on where you grew up. i was taught from a young age that in n out was the best. and i agree with that statement to this day lol. so i can live with an honorable mention. its definitely a regional thing. west coast people generally love it and east coast people generally like it but claim its overhyped. which is my opinion of five guys. love there shakes though
Here in the midwest most of us don't know what In N Out is. I never heard of it before the internet. We love Culver's here but that's also a regional thing.
In Australia we only have these that were mentioned: Pizza Hut Domino's Subway Taco Bell (new, limited locations) KFC Burger King (branded as Hungry Jacks) Starbucks (that had more stores here but had to reduce because they were not popular due to the existing coffee culture in Australia) McDonalds
The term "Best" is quite subjective. Is it best for health? Taste (which is also subjective)? Visually appeasing? Best in terms of the income it brings in?
If you want to eat "Carl's Jr." but you're not on the West Coast, look for "Hardee's." Carl's Jr. bought them out in the 90s and in the mid 00s started slowly putting Carl's Jr. menu items in. They're about 90% the same now. If you're craving a Western Bacon Cheeseburger you can get one all throughout the Southeast at Hardee's.
One of the most popular food chains in Illinois, which I'm sad didn't make the list, is Portillo's. Any person in Illinois would love it for its Italian beef while for me, just two plain hot dogs and a large cheese fry(!).
I really love Portillo's. That was all I would look forward to when I visited my family in Illinois. I could eat Italian beef and fries every day. They should open more locations in the United States. People who haven't gone there don't know what they're missing. I also feel the same way about What a Burger, which is only in Texas, but they are slowly expanding.
Went to Florida 5 times between 2008 - 2017 and i went to the sub shop Lennys all the time. Only time the sandwich you got matched the advertisements. Love that place, them and Chik-Fil-A where my two places to eat. But i wish a lot of these on the list made it to the UK. It was only two weeks ago i saw a Wendys and Taco bell in Romford. I never eat in Mcdonalds, food sucks, burgers are squished and awful.....though love their fries.
My favorites 1. Chick-FL-a 2. Inn n out 3. KFC 4. Domino's 5. Hardee's 6. Wendy's 7. Popeye's 8. Dunkin donuts 9. Del taco 10. Pizza hut Another amazing video watch mojo.
My top 10 favorite fast food restaurants in a random order are What a Burger, Portillo's, Chick-Fil-A, Raising Canes, Popeye's, Peter Piper Pizza, Dairy Queen, Freddy's, Jimmy John's, and Wendy's.
@@jimbo9208 - nope; that the same thing. There's a huge difference between going to a fast food joint because the food actually tastes GOOD and going there because it's cheap and convenient. NOT the same thing at all.
You your title is wrong it says best American fast food chains but then you say most popular they are not the same thing just because something is popular doesn’t make it the best
The secret in KFC isn't magic its MSG that makes savory foods taste better that's why Ramen is so appealing Ranch dressing most chip flavors Pizza Hut Pizza Chick-fil-A its everywhere
Which of these is your go-to? Let us know in the comments!
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burger king
Taco Bell
carl's jr
dairy queen
as a californian, its illegal not to like in n out. all jokes aside in n out is my favorite. ill go to chik fil a when im not in a burger mood, and panda express or hot dog on a stick when im in a mall
Some honorable mention additions: Raising Canes, Five Guys, Taco John's, and Culver's. They would have made my top 20 for sure
Shake Shack!
Five Guys is the best burger joint
Dude, as a Californian who had to live in the midwest for a number of years - I hated everything about it. The weather, etc but MAN, I miss Taco John's and Culvers! I could go for some Potato Ole's and a concrete shake!
And to think most of these fast food chains are business rivals. Especially McDonald's and Burger King they've been business competitors in the fast foods industry like forever.
I know. They have the most iconic rivalry in fast food history.
They will never die like for real ;)
And most of them got the business model from McDonald's bc the original owners were selling the process as well as franchises
What's your point?
@Aron Guy lol thats very nice
My favorites are Little Caesars, Pizza Hut, KFC, Burger King, Arby's, and McDonald's!
"Pizza Hut, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken and a Pizza Hut!" That song has always been in my head, especially since I watched "Supersize Me!"
Now I need to watch a clip of that song lol
it was a christmas no 1 in the uk
Food brings people together.
Dang right💯👍💯💯
And die together from stroke
I still stick by me statement that at some point, everyone reaches their 'McDonald's Limit" where either your brain or your body says "I think I've had enough McDonald's for my lifetime".
No
Morgan Spurlock and I would totally agree.
Agreed can’t stand McDonald’s, Wendy’s, or Burger King anymore
I don’t eat tons of McDonald’s, so I don’t think either is going to happen.
Mcdonalds and KFC are my favorites! Nothing beats a good old fashioned Big Mac with fries and Sprite
Oh side of mozzarella sticks?! Where you at, kinda jelly
you should try kfc chicken dipped in a mcdonald mcflurry
McDonald's and KFC don't sell mozzarella sticks.
@@JitteryJackanape Mcdonald's does here in Puerto Rico and Burger King as well, but Mcdonald's ones tastes better.
@@PilarMcfly I need to visit Puerto Rico.
#20: A&W Restaurants
#19: Panera Bread
#18: Jack in the Box
#17: Popeyes
#16: Cinnabon
#15: Sonic
#14: Little Caesar’s*
#13: Carl’s Jr.
#12: Chipotle
#11: Dunkin’ Donuts*
#10: Chick-Fil-A
#9: Pizza Hut*
#8: Wendy’s*
#7: Domino’s*
#6: Subway*
#5: Taco Bell*
#4: KFC*
#3: Burger King*
#2: Starbucks
Honorable Mentions:
- Panda Express
- In-N-Out Burger
- Arby’s
- Papa John’s Pizza
- Dairy Queen
#1: McDonald’s*
*My go-tos.
Thanks!
no White Castle😢
@@brandoncampbell7274 They barely exist anymore.
@@aclstudios there's still a bunch of White Castle, what are you talking about!?!?
You sick person why putting chick fil a 10th
Nothing on Five Guys with their delicious french fries and free peanuts?
Is five guys fast food?
@@alexcuadra8316 As much as Subway/Blaze Pizza/etc. do
Nobody could afford five guys for the review 😂
broke guys mid
Bruh Five Guys isn’t on here 😭
Used to love both Burger King and McDonald’s
But because McDonald’s was closer to where a friend of mine’s brother’s house was
I ended up getting more into McDonald’s
Plus, how could you go wrong with those epic happy meals!
Burger King was the shit back in the day
@@shawnbopko858 if you grew up near the hood burger king was definitely the shit back in the 2000s lol
@@JM-io2uv i grew up around it in waterbury CT
@@shawnbopko858 I feel that bro I grew up jus outside south central la lol
This is the 1st watch mojo video in a long time that I have absolutely no objections to any placement on the list. I'm loving it.
thanks!
Bada but bup ba
When I road-tripped out west with the kids, I got a taste of some good food that we don't get at home. In-N-Out and Whataburger. Great stuff.
Jack in the box is my go to, double bacon cheeseburger, tacos, best curly fries ive ever tasted, with all their side stuff they have like the jalapeno poppers, egg rolls, loaded tiny tacos and breakfast options, it has everything i love in a fast food restaurant
Jack in a box is the go to drunk/hangover food.
I truly love that watchmojo always incudes the dunkin skit from SNL every single time the restaurant is brought up.
as a native californian i almost had a heart attack when in n out wasnt on this list. i realized that a lot of my east coast friends arent a fan of in n out. they prefer five guys. i guess it just depends on where you grew up. i was taught from a young age that in n out was the best. and i agree with that statement to this day lol. so i can live with an honorable mention. its definitely a regional thing. west coast people generally love it and east coast people generally like it but claim its overhyped. which is my opinion of five guys. love there shakes though
In-N-Out isn’t widespread enough to beloved all over this country. If they put one in my state I’d definitely try it.
Here in the midwest most of us don't know what In N Out is.
I never heard of it before the internet. We love Culver's here but
that's also a regional thing.
unfortunately never tried in n out but five guys sucks and I'm from the northeast
Five Guys and In N Out are ok, but Shack Shack rules.
@@cuseyeti_one8three shake shack is okay. I definitely wouldn’t say no to a shake shake burger but most of the time I go there it’s for a shake
WatchMojo: Top 20 best American fast-food chains
Whataburger: Am I a joke to you?
white castle: hey! I'm the OG here!
I love listening 🎧 to Rebecca, narrating these videos. Thank you Rebecca.
Wendy's Twitter would have a field day with this list.....
In Australia we only have these that were mentioned:
Pizza Hut
Domino's
Subway
Taco Bell (new, limited locations)
KFC
Burger King (branded as Hungry Jacks)
Starbucks (that had more stores here but had to reduce because they were not popular due to the existing coffee culture in Australia)
McDonalds
It's sad how you guys don't have Cinnabon 😢😢😢 their cinnamon rolls are insanely good!
The term "Best" is quite subjective. Is it best for health? Taste (which is also subjective)? Visually appeasing? Best in terms of the income it brings in?
Most of the food is good
Western Bacon Cheeseburger I think is still my #1 favorite. Brings back memories of visiting my Grandma and we would always go get a WBC meal.
What a list this is
If you want to eat "Carl's Jr." but you're not on the West Coast, look for "Hardee's." Carl's Jr. bought them out in the 90s and in the mid 00s started slowly putting Carl's Jr. menu items in. They're about 90% the same now. If you're craving a Western Bacon Cheeseburger you can get one all throughout the Southeast at Hardee's.
Hardee's is bomb. There mushroom and swiss burger is amazing.
@@williamsummerson1204 Mushroom? Swiss?
Now, I'm going to a Hardee's. Only one where I live, dominated by Wendy's and McDonald's.
@@fromthehaven94 enjoy homie.
The fact In-N-Out was an HM when Whataburger and 5 Guys was not should tell you all you need to know! Nothing beats a Double-Double!
Yeah this list is shit
@@royaltyblessed2454 EVERYTHING watchmojo posts is shit.
I don't understand how little Caesars makes money. That pizza is like cheesy cardboard..
You‘re supposed to tke the pizza OUT of the cardboard
So Many Iconic American Fast Food Chains In History Will Be Included As Of 2022
One of the most popular food chains in Illinois, which I'm sad didn't make the list, is Portillo's. Any person in Illinois would love it for its Italian beef while for me, just two plain hot dogs and a large cheese fry(!).
I really love Portillo's. That was all I would look forward to when I visited my family in Illinois. I could eat Italian beef and fries every day. They should open more locations in the United States. People who haven't gone there don't know what they're missing. I also feel the same way about What a Burger, which is only in Texas, but they are slowly expanding.
Great video and I enjoyed it and have a blessed day
Went to Florida 5 times between 2008 - 2017 and i went to the sub shop Lennys all the time. Only time the sandwich you got matched the advertisements. Love that place, them and Chik-Fil-A where my two places to eat. But i wish a lot of these on the list made it to the UK. It was only two weeks ago i saw a Wendys and Taco bell in Romford. I never eat in Mcdonalds, food sucks, burgers are squished and awful.....though love their fries.
It's all garbage but I ❤️ garbage on cheat day. Never forget cheat day. And I never do 😁
As a Texan I'm upset that Whataburger wasn't even an HM
Same
I know, and I believe it's better than a few that were mentioned.
Whataburger is the best
My top 10:
10. Taco Bell
9. KFC
8. Burger King
7. Arby's
6. Carl's Jr
5. Wendy's
4. Dunkin' Donuts
3. Domino's Pizza
2. Pizza Hut
1. Chuck E. Cheese
Damn straight MCDONALD’S is number one!!!
I'm glad I was able to work in Chick-fil-A as a cleaning duty and the food is always good. 😊
What about Culver's? I work for them, plus they're pretty good as well
😲 OMG....When I was a teenager A&W was my favorite spot, a rootber float 🥤 & chili cheese fries 🍟 was literally an entire 😋 meal
no one cares
@@lebonk8081 bro just violated a give a damn boomer💀
@@marlonteachings3855 huh? why you calling a 30 yo a boomer? also, who the f comments 4 months later? i thought this was a comment bot
@@marlonteachings3855 sorry, i sounded like an ass bro, i was riding with a friend, DESPERATELY holding in the morning poop
Funny coincidence. Just today i ate fries, cheese burger plain and big mac from McDonalds and Cola too
My favorites
1. Chick-FL-a
2. Inn n out
3. KFC
4. Domino's
5. Hardee's
6. Wendy's
7. Popeye's
8. Dunkin donuts
9. Del taco
10. Pizza hut
Another amazing video watch mojo.
You got it, our favorite go-to place in the United States, the number one American Fast Food Chain and that takes the top spot
My top 10 favorite fast food restaurants in a random order are What a Burger, Portillo's, Chick-Fil-A, Raising Canes, Popeye's, Peter Piper Pizza, Dairy Queen, Freddy's, Jimmy John's, and Wendy's.
Carl's Jr. You can add Hardee's also. They are the same company.
Watching this while eating my cheat meal. Lol
I like your Videos Mojo.
I live in Cortland NY, we have an A&W here I love them. This one is, locally owned. The food is great.
In-N-Out burgers are legit. Five Guys easily tops all fast food burger joints. I could never understand what's so good about Arbys.
They have the meat but the sauce. They separated it in packets. Wish it wasn't so plain taste.
I'm Canadian. Within seconds of my first bite of a Carl's Jr burger I IMMEDIATELY understood America's obesity epidemic.
And I miss it burgers were so damn good and now they don't exist here anymore.
I still ❤️ McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Domino’s.
“The food is killer…” The most honest thing said in the whole video.
This deserves more likes
The moment you realize that you haven’t seen Arby’s yet on the list
What good in Arby's in your opinion? Just asking because I try it and got to said they have the meat but not the sauce.
Their curly fries are great and the rest of their food is pretty good as well
Bread? Subway doesn’t have bread. It has cake.
My Mother loved the Big Mac when she was Alive
this is a great video
There’s a difference between ‘best’ and ‘most popular.’
nope
@@jimbo9208 - Um...yes. "Best" is actually GOOD. "Most popular" is just that. It can be 'most popular' based on a number of factors; not just quality.
@@carastone3473 same thing
@@jimbo9208 - nope; that the same thing. There's a huge difference between going to a fast food joint because the food actually tastes GOOD and going there because it's cheap and convenient. NOT the same thing at all.
My main three favorite restaurants are McDonald’s Subway and Popeyes but I also enjoy Burger King Dunkin’ Donuts Little Caesars and Starbucks.
Hey McDonald’s, if you’re reading this….Please bring the chicken snack wraps back. -sincerely a McDonald’s Stan!
I like taco bell 🌮🛎
KFC 🍗
Burger King 🍔 👑
Popeyes
&
McDonald's.
20. A&W Restaurants
19. Panera Bread
18. Jack in the Box
17. Popeyes
16. Cinnabon
15. Sonic
14. Little Caesars
13. Carl's Jr.
12. Chipotle
11. Dunkin' Donuts
10. Chick-Fil-A
9. Pizza Hut
8. Wendy's
7. Domino's
6. Subway
5. Taco Bell
4. KFC
3. Burger King
2. Starbucks
1. McDonald's
Raising Cains and then Chick Fill A, then Papa Johns are my favorite fast food restaurants
I wonder what the backstory of Jack in the Box and Carl's Jr.? 🤔
Carl’s Jr is Hardee’s in the eastern US. Banging breakfast
I would love some of them get space italy...apart of mcdonald...kfc and burber king....and there is a dominos in Milan
My personal top 5
1. BK
2. Wendys
3. In and Out ( only had it twice but it was delightful)
4. Bojangles
5. Taco Bell
You your title is wrong it says best American fast food chains but then you say most popular they are not the same thing just because something is popular doesn’t make it the best
I mostly go to McDonald's since it's affordable, but Taco Bell is a close second when I want to mix up every now and then
Whataburger didn't get an honorable mention? Most are in Texas, but still. Checkers/Rally's not on list either.
You forgot White Castle, murder burgers after a high school event! Went down good.. came out the next morning not so much.
Poor old gut bombs. Can a 100 year old business get some respect??
I always love outside US. Demolition Man defaults to Pizza Hut. 🤣
Culver's and Jersey Mike's are not on the list, SMH.
A&W winnnnn
Krispy Kreme will forever have better donuts than Dunkin Donuts
No. 1 McDonald's, Good Time, Great Taste, I'm Loving It.
When most monetary successful means "best"
No pizza no cheese EVER.
Drooling 🤤 the worst thing is that in Germany we only have a fraction of the fastfood chains here 😭 maybe that’s a good thing simultaneously
Hasn't this been the 3rd time they've done this count?
OK ya'll are making me hungry LOL
My Favorite...
1. Whopper (Burger King)
2. Milk Shake (In and Out)
3. French Toast (Burger King)
4. Fish Filet (MacDonalds)
5. 2 Piece Thigh and Leg (Kentucky Fried Chicken)
6. Pancakes (McDonalds)
7. 5 Piece Chicken Nuggets (McDonalds)
8. McFlurry (McDonalds)
9. French Fries (In and Out)
10. McRib (McDonalds)
cant wait to try them all
The secret in KFC isn't magic its MSG that makes savory foods taste better that's why Ramen is so appealing Ranch dressing most chip flavors Pizza Hut Pizza Chick-fil-A its everywhere
The Panera Bread commercial featuring Cory and Topanga.
Restaurants I’ve yet to try: jack in the box, Cinnabon, chick fil a
I worked at Sonic when I was a teenager. Their chili cheese tater tots and Cherry limeade are the bomb.
I really like their cherry limeade; I usually get a Route 44. How about their onion rings? I found out that Sonic is known for their onion rings.
I work at an A&W restaurant 😀 I ABSOLUTELY LOVE FRENCH FRIES. I LOVE THE FRENCH FRIES from A&W, BURGER KING, ARBY'S, DAIRY QUEEN and MCDONALDS 🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟
Great, now I’m hungry
Same
Very well done. Pizza Hut is the best. Take out A&W and Jack in the Box. Put in Inn-N-Out and Panda Express. McDonald's filet o fish is fire
Adam Sandler is a spokesman Popeye's, Wendy's and Subway!
Subway's ok but, I'll take Jersey Mike's.
Im a A&W, KFC, Mc donalds and a local spot for chinese food :D
To Quote Little Nicky Popeye's Chicken Is The Schiznitz.
I had never heard Jack in the Box I'm from Wisconsin and I don't know where any are in Wisconsin I wouldn't mind trying it though
How is whataburger not on here!?!?!
WatchMojo's lovin' it, and so am I.
Hey hey now, and where is Whataburger?? Ill admit bias i come from home of Whataburger but it deserves to be on this list!! ❤
It a southern restaurant. They probably haven't heard it before. Still a good restaurant.
I miss A and W
My favorite is Mcdonalds Burger King Wendy's KFC and Chick Fillla
They showed Frank whaler in two different scenes from two different things both with burgers and jack-in-the-box references
Oh, and I also ❤️ Subway as well.
Five guys !!!!!!!!!!
Sucks
My go-to spot for burgers is WhatABurger! I just can't live without it.