Zagat.com names best fast food giants

18th August 2010, 10:29am

McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Wendy's are just a few of the eateries voted in the ZagatBuzz's latest fast food survey results.

A total of 97 major fast food chains and 39 full service chains have been voted by 6,518 ZAGAT.com, diners who ate at chain outlets on average 10.7 times per month. Each chain has been rated on the quality of its food, facilities and service using Zagat's signature 30-point scale.

Tim Zagat, chief executive officer of the US survey, said: "It's virtually impossible to live anywhere in America without having a fast food chain outlet in the neighborhood. We know that these chains play an important role in feeding our population. That's the reason why we undertook this survey and why we believe the results are so important."

The survey results divided the chains into four categories: large (up to 5,000 U.S. outlets), mega (over 5,000), full-service (with table service), and quick-refreshment (focusing on beverages, ice cream and the like).

Highlights include:

Best Burger
1)Five Guys
2)In-N-Out Burger
3)Wendy's
4)Burger King
5)McDonald's

Best French Fries
1) McDonald's
2) Five Guys
3) In-N-Out Burger
4) Wendy's
5) Burger King

Best Milkshakes
1) Dairy Queen
2) Cold Stone Creamery
3) Sonic Drive-in
4) Chick-fil-A
5) Ben & Jerry's

Here is a list of some of other category winners:

Fast-Food Chains
Best Fried Chicken: Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Best Grilled Chicken: Chick-fil-A
Best Fish: Long John Silver's
Best Salads: Panera Bread
Most Child-Friendly: McDonald's
Best Value: McDonald's

Full-Service Chains
Best Steak: Outback Steakhouse
Best Pasta: Maggiano's
Best Breakfast: Cracker Barrel
Best Seafood: Bonefish Grill
Best Desserts: The Cheesecake Factory
Most Child-Friendly: Chuck E. Cheese's

To view the full survey visit www. Zagat.com/fastfood.

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