As well as proving victorious last year, Chick-fil-A also came out on topwhen a survey was conductedto detect trends in people’s fast food habits. The result showed that chicken is the main protein customers are gravitating towards.
This has caused more and more rival fast food chains such asMcDonald’s,Burger King,andWendy’sto include more chicken-based items on their own menus.
However, the chain that won out against Chick-fil-A this year might totally surprise you, as it’s a far cry from last year’s results.
The winner was none other than Del Taco, a Mexican-based restaurant that’s heavily concentrated on the West Coast.
“This popular taco stop, which serves all kinds of satisfying Mexican fare including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos, also offers burgers and fries. In addition, Del Taco has a dedicated breakfast menu, as well as a vegan and vegetarian menu,” USA Today’s 10 Best editors wrote.
KFC came in second place this year, while Chick-fil-A was pushed to third.
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“Chick-fil-A is a favorite of many, including their friendly cow mascots who want you to ‘eat mor chikin’.’ The restaurant offers a variety of chicken-centric dishes, including nuggets and salads, but their classic chicken sandwich has been the most-ordered menu item at Chick-fil-A for (at least) two years running,” the ranking read.
Lauren Lewis was a Food Writer on Dexerto’s UK team and is a Master’s graduate. Her expert coverage areas include McDonald’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Domino’s Pizza, as well as viral food stories from YouTube, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
