Americans eat a lot of fast food burgers.
And after nearly a year of tracking which chains they actually prefer, research firm YouGov has an answer to the question everyone has an opinion on — who makes the best one?
The findings come from the company's analysis of U.S. restaurant brand rankings across major menu categories, from burgers and fries to sandwiches, tacos and coffee.
Rather than a single taste test, the results reflect nearly a year of surveying regular diners across the country, with data collected from March 2025 through February 2026.
And according to the data, the best fast food burger in America belongs to Five Guys.
Five Guys Tops the Rankings for Best Fast Food Burger
The race was close, with Five Guys claiming first place by just half a percentage point over Burger King. In-N-Out landed in third, Wendy's in fourth and McDonald's in fifth.
The result is less of a surprise when you consider what Five Guys has been doing since 1986. The Virginia-based chain built its identity on a short menu done well, and decades later, that bet has paid off.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Workers prepare the products at the opening of the first restaurant 'Five Guys' in Spain on October 31, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.Eduardo Parra/Getty Images
Burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes, with every patty cooked fresh on a flat-top grill. Every order is also fully customizable, with toppings like grilled onions, mushrooms and jalapeños available at no extra charge.
That focus comes at a cost, though. The chain ranks among the pricier fast food options nationally, and its burgers are some of the most calorie-dense in the category.
For most regulars, neither is a dealbreaker. When the burger is fresh, customizable and consistently good, it's worth paying a little more for.
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