In this article, we take a look at the 5 highest-quality fast food chains in the US. If you would like to take a look at our detailed analysis of the fast food industry, you can go to 15 Highest-Quality Fast Food Chains in the US.
5. Domino’s
ACSI Score: 78
In its global market, Dominos Pizza Inc (NYSE:DPZ) sells over a million pizzas every day and almost 400 million pizzas annually just in the US. In addition to being one of the highest-quality pizza chains in the US, the company is also quite successful, which many experts suggest is due to its robust delivery model. Since the pandemic, Dominos Pizza Inc (NYSE:DPZ) has invested a lot in its delivery system, introducing initiatives like carside delivery. These elements have helped the company acquire many more customers in a world where delivery and take-out options are becoming more popular than dine-in.
4. Papa John’s
ACSI Score: 80
While Papa John’s International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) is not as best-selling as the other pizza chains on this list, it ranks better than both of them when it comes to the highest-quality fast food chains in the US. This chain also gets the credit for creating the first dipping sauce specifically for the pizza. Papa John’s International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) is also the first chain to offer nationwide online delivery in all its stores. And in a trendsetting format, Papa John’s International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA) was the first pizza chain in the US to remove all artificial ingredients from its pizzas, way back in 2016.
3. KFC
ACSI Score: 81
When KFC entered a market dominated by hamburgers, it caused a massive shift by popularizing an alternative item: fried chicken. Even when the company launched other items like burgers and wraps, its fried chicken remained at the core of each of those offerings. The company was the first that managed to turn fried chicken into ‘fast food’, something that was generally cooked with much slower methods. KFC also reportedly uses chilled, not frozen, chicken for its dishes, which makes them high-quality and delicious.
2. Jimmy John’s
ACSI Score: 84
Jimmy John’s is certainly not the most popular fast food chain on this list, but it is one with a much higher quality. The company came from humble beginnings, and as the business expanded, the menu remained simple, which helped the company retain consistency and low costs. The breads and meats of the sandwiches are both exceptionally high-quality, which gives the sandwiches a high rating in terms of consumer satisfaction.
1. Chick-fil-A
ACSI Score: 85
In addition to the ACSI, Chick-fil-A ranks as the top chain on many different reports across the internet. The consistent ranking of the company means that it is undoubtedly the highest-quality food chain currently operating in the US. When it comes to sales per unit, this is the most profitable fast food chain in the US. Chick-fil-A reached its goal of No Antibiotics Chicken by May 2019 and has worked to remove all trans fats from its food. The pleasant dining experience, paired with a consistent, high-quality taste, makes this one of the top fast food chains in the US.
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