Step Aside In-N-Out, America Has A New Favorite Burger

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In a world where burgers still reign supreme, no matter what food trends come and go, two chains have been in competing slots for America’s favorite juicy patty. The Virgina-based Five Guys has finally taken the crown from the West Coast chain In-N-Out for the title of America’s favorite burger restaurant brand, according to the results of the 2017 Harris Poll’s annual EquiTrend rankings.

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The burger battle was based on customer’s familiarity with the brand, the quality of the burgers and how likely they are to consider purchasing its menu items. In-N-Out has held the sought-after title for the past two years. McDonald’s ranked at the top for general familiarity. Other top contenders included Shake Shack and Wendy’s.

Both Five Guys and In-N-Out have expanded their brands across the country in recent years. Five guys, has an open-style kitchen where you can see everything being made fresh. Signature sacks of whole potatoes line the walls. The Virginia-based chain is known for its generous portion sizes, unlimited peanuts, semi-enormous fresh-cut fries cooked in peanut oil and straightforward juicy patties with limitless toppings.

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The insanely popular California-based fast food icon, In-N-Out, has been making its signature burgers the same way since 1948 with fresh and quality ingredients being at their core. People love them for their not-so-secret, secret menu items like the Animal-style burger, which is made with extra special sauce, grilled onions, pickles and mustard-fried patties, on top of all the regular toppings.

There will always be a place for both Five Guys and In-N-Out in our hearts (and stomachs), but the people have spoken.