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

A YouGov survey identifies McDonald's as the most considered fast-food brand in the U.S. for 2026. While the chain is the top overall choice for diners, it did not earn the title of best burger.

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New survey data from YouGov ranks McDonald's as the top fast-food brand by consumer consideration.

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  1. McDonald's Named America's Favorite Fast-Food Chain

    A YouGov survey identifies McDonald's as the most considered fast-food brand in the U.S. for 2026. While the chain is the top overall choice for diners, it did not earn the title of best burger.

    What's confirmed:

    • McDonald's is the most considered fast-food brand in the US according to YouGov America's 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
    • A YouGov survey of 48,400 consumers over a 12-month period found that 39.6 percent would pick McDonald's as their top choice for their next fast-food meal.
    • McDonald's is America's favorite fast-food chain overall but did not win the top burger title.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • One specific side dish of salty, crispy fries may be sustaining the McDonald's empire.
    • Boomers are more likely to visit a different fast food chain than McDonald's in 2026.
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