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Americans talk about what they believe is the best fast food burger.
A newly released YouGov survey surveyed Americans about their dietary preferences, including where they buy their favorite fast food burger. What’s the consensus? five men.
Five Guys, which specializes in hamburgers, hot dogs, and fries, is one of the more expensive fast food establishments. In 2025, Allrecipes ranked Five Guys as the No. 1 most expensive fast-food chain in the U.S., followed by Jack in the Box, Shake Shack, Cava, and Chipotle.
Despite the price, Five Guys has a loyal customer base, indicative of the backlash the chain received after changing the way its fries are served. In March, Five Guys announced it would phase out traditional plastic fry cups in favor of kraft paper bags, which are oil-resistant and free of BPA and PFAS.
The chain claimed the bag contained the same amount of fries as the cup, but customers said on social media they weren’t so sure.
Five Guys isn’t the only popular fast food burger chain. Let’s look at something else here.
What are the top 5 fast food burger chains?
According to YouGov research, the best places for fast food burgers in the US are:
- Five Guys
- burger king
- in and out
- wendy’s
- mcdonalds
How much does a hamburger cost at a top fast food chain?
A 2025 LendingTree study found that the average cost of fast food in U.S. subways was $12 per meal. Philadelphia had the most moderate average fast food price at $12.05.
Below are the average costs for a basic burger at each of Philadelphia’s five top burger joints.
- 5 men: According to the Five Guys website, the Little Hamburger costs $8.25.
- Burger King: According to Burger King’s website, each burger costs $2.59.
- In-and-out: $2.50 (In-N-Out menu price, as In-N-Out does not offer pickup or delivery).
- Wendy’s: According to Wendy’s website, the Junior Burger costs $1.99.
- McDonald’s: According to DoorDash, each burger costs $2.59.
Greta Cross is USA TODAY’s national trends reporter. Story ideas? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
