10 Most Popular Fast Food Items
Did your favorite make the list?
BY AVA ADAMS
AUGUST 16, 2018
10 Most Favorite Fast Food Items
Fast food is a 234 billion dollar industry in America, and it’s long been a pillar of people’s diets since becoming popular in the 1950s. Despite the fact that 76 percent of Americans acknowledge that fast food is “not too good for you” or “not good for you at all,” 16 percent of the population still say they eat it several times per week, and 33 percent eat it at least once per month, according to a 2013 Gallup poll. More surprisingly, the CDC reports that on any given day, 34 percent of children and adolescents have eaten a fast food meal.
We may not believe it’s healthy, but that doesn’t stop us from heading to the nearest McDonald’s or Chick-fil-A with some frequency.
So what are these mesmerizing meals that keep us hooked despite our best efforts? We’ve compiled a list of the 100 most popular fast-food items that keep fans coming back for more. We began with QSR Magazine’s 2017 report of the top 50 most successful fast-food chains in America as a measure for popularity, then identified the standout menu items from each, using a range of articles, reports and published rankings to guide us.
Here are the 100 most popular fast-food menu choices. How do they stack up against your favorites? And if you’re looking to clean up your fast-food meal a bit next time you run out, be sure to reference these 20 Surprisingly Healthy Fast Food Orders.
1.Burger King Whopper Sandwich
Burger King advertises the Whopper as “America’s Favorite Burger”, and there’s no doubting its iconic status. More than 11 million customers walk through Burger King’s doors each day, many of them in pursuit of the famous burger.
2.Five Guys Cheeseburger
According to The Harris Poll’s 2017 EquiTrend Study, Five Guys holds the title of #1 fan favorite burger chain, replacing two-time winner In-n-Out. Their cheeseburger is a classic staple on the menu.
3.KFC Original Recipe Chicken
KFC’s Original Recipe Chicken is famous for its secret 11 herbs and spices, and also for launching the brand into fast food superstardom.
4.White Castle Sliders
White Castle has been serving sliders since 1916, when the restaurant became America’s first fast-food burger chain. Today they remain the most popular item on the menu.
5.Arby’s Roast Beef Sandwich
Arbys roast beef classicCourtesy of Arby's
Featuring only two ingredients, roast beef and a sesame seed bun, Arby’s claims that this is the sandwich that put roast beef on the map. Like hitting up Arby’s for lunch? It might be ok once in a while, but make sure it doesn’t turn into one of the 37 Unhealthy Lunchtime Mistakes You’re Making.
6.Sonic Cherry Limeade
Sonic cherry limeadeCourtesy of Sonic
Sonic cleverly holds a daily Happy Hour that features half-priced drinks, and people turn up on schedule for the Cherry Limeade.
7.Wendy’s Frosty
The Frosty is considered the signature dessert at Wendy’s, available in only two classic flavors: chocolate and vanilla. It’s been going strong since 1969.
8.McDonald’s Happy Meal
Mcdonalds happy mealCourtesy of McDonald's
The McDonald’s Happy Meal has been thriving since 1979, thanks to its kid-sized portions, colorful signature packaging and of course, the collectible toys. Did you hear? The Happy Meal is getting a makeover!
9.Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte
Starbucks pumpkin spice latteCourtesy of Starbucks
Nothing says fall like a Starbucks Pumpkin Spiced Latte. No other chains have managed to claim an entire season as their own. Now that’s popular.
10.Taco Bell Burrito Supreme
Taco bell burrito supremeCourtesy of Taco Bell
Taco Bell has crowned this burrito “The Supreme Ruler of the Burrito Empire”, and it has many loyal subjects to prove it.
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