America's favorite fast-food chain named: McDonald's wins hearts but not best burger, survey says

A new report exploring how restaurants are performing in the United States and which brands American diners prefer found that McDonald's comes to mind first when most consumers consider eating fast food — even though other chains ranked higher for burger quality. In its survey, "Best Bites 2026: U.S. Restaurant Brand Rankings," the international market research group YouGov sought to discover: "Which restaurant brands come out on top among American adults?" The group surveyed U.S. adults about r