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Young Americans’ Top 15 Favorite Fast Food and Chain Restaurants

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Fast food is the small splurge young people can’t give up, and these are their favorite spots in their own words…

TL;DR

  • McDonald’s is still young consumers’ #1 favorite fast food spot
  • Despite the discourse, Gen Z and Millennials still love “slop bowl” spots like Chipotle
  • Chili’s is the only traditional chain restaurant on their favorites list—congrats, cheese pulls!
Gen Z and Millennials just can’t seem to quit fast food. While cooking at home may be the more budget-friendly option for these cash-strapped gens, YPulse’s Food Shopping and Trends report shows virtually all teens and young adults say they’ve visited a fast food spot like McDonald’s, Wendy’s, or Taco Bell in just the past...

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