We Ranked Every Fast Food Place From Worst to Best
This article appeared in bridesblush.com and has been published here with permission.40. Carl’s Jr
Carl’s Jr broke into the fast-food burger market with its competitive sizing. Their main novelty was the size of their portions, with the burgers being pretty standard. However, as the years have gone on, both of these dwindled as of late.
With reductions in size and overall quality, the novelty of buying a “big” burger for cheaper has worn off. Customers from years ago can tell stories of what it was like to get the famous “Thickburger” back then. Alas, those days are gone.
39. Panda Express
A beacon for Chinese-inspired cuisine in the US, Panda Express largely dominates the Chinese fast-food market. Sometimes, people want something different from a pizza or burger and fries, and their General Tso’s chicken is famous. However, the novelty of it all soon wears off.
Panda Express leaves a lot to be desired, especially compared to traditional Chinese cooking and local Chinese spots. While it does deliver on the fast-food convenience, that’s really the only thing keeping them up. If there’s ever new competition for them, they’ll have to step up.
38. Little Caesars
Hot-N-Ready pizzas are just that: hot and ready. Little Caesars has prided themselves on convenience and value for their products, handing out hot pizzas as fast as possible. That being said, their quality leaves something to be desired compared to their competitors.
If you are looking for a quick bite, Little Caesars remains a staple. But customers know that they’re going here purely because it’s convenient, not because they’re looking for the best pizza. Their prices remain low compared to their competition, and their Detroit-style pizza has done them many favors.
37. Chick-fil-A
Southern-style chicken sandwiches have helped Chick-fil-A remain popular and relevant despite their controversies. The rest of their menu, however, is a bit lacking in uniqueness. Everything else is fairly standard and easily found elsewhere, with the exception of their sauce.
The Chick-fil-A sauce remains a positive staple that many take home for their own home cooking. It’s one of the key ingredients that makes Chick-fil-A stand out more. However, sauce and a chicken sandwich aren’t going to cut it when everything else is mediocre at best.
The convenience of fast food is undeniable, and it’s become a staple around the world. Fast-food chains have appeared for all kinds of fast food, from coffee to fried chicken to sandwiches. But not all fast-food chains can compete with each other, and there are some clear winners when it comes to delivering great food. We’ll be ranking 40 fast-food chains from worst to best.