After nearly a decade, Chick-fil-A is no longer among America’s fast food restaurants.
Last week, USA Today released its 10 most thoughtful Readers’ Choice Awards for the fast-food restaurant category, as voted on by readers. Chick-fil-A, a Georgia-based Christian chain, earned the top spot as most sensible fast-food restaurant. -food chain in the United States for nine consecutive years. But this year, Del Taco, a California-based chain serving American-style Mexican food, won the title.
“This popular taco stop, which serves all kinds of delicious Mexican dishes, including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos, also offers burgers and fries,” the directory says. “In addition, Del Taco offers a committed breakfast menu, as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu. ”
In second position is the “finger-lickin’ good” KFC, traditionally known as Kentucky Fried Chicken. Chick-fil-A ranked No. 3 on the list.
“Chick-fil-A is a favorite of many, in addition to its friendly pet cows that you can ‘eat mor chikin,'” the ranking reads. “The eating place has a variety of bird-centric dishes, plus nuggets and salads, but their old-fashioned bird sandwich has been the most ordered menu item at Chick-fil-A for (at least) two years in a row.
A panel of experts presents nominees for the list and the editors of 10Best narrow the table down to the final set of nominees. Readers were allowed to vote once per category and per day.
While KFC has more than 25,000 locations worldwide, Chick-fil-A operates approximately 3,000 restaurants in 48 states. Del Taco has about six hundred locations in just 16 states.
Other fast food chains that made the ratings were In-N-Out Burger (4), Hardees (5), Captain D’s (6), Taco Bell (7), Popeyes (8), Zaxby’s (9) and Arby’s (10). ). . ).
In-N-Out Burger, a California-based Christian burger chain with more than 400 locations, is known for adding Bible verses to food packaging. Executive Director Lynsi Snyder told The Christian Post that her uncle Richard had gone into culture in the 1990s.
“It was my Uncle Rich who put Bible verses on mugs and wrappers in the early ’90s, just before he passed away,” she said. “He had just accepted the Lord and was looking to put that little touch of religion into our brand. ” It’s a family business and it will be, and it’s a family touch. Later, I added worms to the frying jar, coffee, and cups of hot chocolate.
USA Today states that although the In-N-Out menu is small, “the flavor is big at this iconic West Coast burger chain. ”
“They only use new ingredients (they don’t even have freezers) and consumers know that there is also a not-so-secret menu. Everything can be ordered ‘Animal Style,’ which means the burger is cooked with mustard and stuffed with lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, pickles and more spread,” the ranking list says.
Captain D’s, a Tennessee-based chain that specializes in seafood, has more than 500 locations.
“Enjoy dishes of fried catfish or whitefish, grilled salmon, blackened tilapia, or fried shrimp, served with Southern-style side dishes like okra and corn,” the directory says. “Or try a fried fish sandwich with vintage fries. Either way, he can’t go wrong. “
Zaxby’s is a Georgia-based chain that specializes in poultry and sandwiches with more than 900 locations in 19 states.
“Zaxby’s menu is primarily based on fried poultry (sandwiches, fingers, wings, salads, etc. ), but what also draws in other people are dishes like their fried white cheddar bites, fried pickles, and loaded fries” , USA reports. Nowadays. Array “Not to mention, diners shouldn’t leave without ordering one (or three) of their delicious chocolate chip cookies. “
Nicole VanDyke is a journalist for the Christian Post.
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