The Best Fast Food Chain in America Doesn’t Have Any Locations in Indiana

Move over, Chick-fil-A, there is a new best fast food restaurant in America, and it's one you probably wouldn't expect.

Indiana has a lot of great restaurants that have been open for years. These restaurants have become staples in that area, and people must go whenever they are in town. They are restaurants that can even become bucket-list places to dine at. Whether it be comfort food, burgers, fried chicken, seafood, Italian, Mexican, steakhouses, or any other type of restaurant, there are certain places that stand out among the rest. Then you have your go-to fast food restaurants. As you know, there are so many to choose from here in Indiana. Burgers, tacos, pizza, and other sandwiches at these fast food chains in the state are the perfect meal when you're in a rush.

That being said, not all fast-food chains are created equal, right? Some are definitely better than others and there are quite a few that you downright avoid. Likewise, there are those chains that you know you are always going to get quality food and service any time you go there. Recently, USA Today ranked the ten best fast food restaurants in the United States. This was based on votes by readers.

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After nine consecutive years, Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as the best fast food chain in America. So, which restaurant is now the top dog in fast food? Let's check it out.

The Best Fast Food Chain in America is...

According to USA Today, the best fast food chain in America for 2024 is Del Taco. See, it's probably not what you were expecting, right? Here's what USA Today said about Del Taco:

It's very interesting that Del Taco was voted as the best fast food chain in America as it has a little over 590 locations in 16 states. That's less than half the states in the country. Indiana doesn't even have a Del Taco location! So, how could a restaurant that doesn't have locations in most states take the top spot? Well, they must have a very loyal fanbase that votes a lot in the USA Today polls.

If you are curious what the top ten best fast food restaurants in America are, according to USA Today, here's the list:

10. Arby's

9. Zaxby's

8. Popeye's

7. Taco Bell

6. Captian D's

5. Hardee's

4. In-N-Out Burger

3. Chick-fil-A

2. KFC

1. Del Taco

To see the full list and learn more about why each restaurant was picked, click here.