FoodUS poll
Which ONE of these restaurant chains gives the best value for money right now?
| All | 18-29 | 30-44* | 45-64* | 65+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | – | 46% | 28% | – |
| Burger King | 15% | – | 12% | 19% | – |
| Taco Bell | 11% | – | 17% | 9% | – |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | – | 5% | 9% | – |
| Subway | 6% | – | 2% | 6% | – |
| KFC | 4% | – | 7% | 0% | – |
| Wendy's | 4% | – | 2% | 9% | – |
| Popeyes | 3% | – | 2% | 6% | – |
| Sonic | 3% | – | 2% | 3% | – |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | – | 2% | 3% | – |
| Chipotle | 1% | – | 0% | 3% | – |
| Panera Bread | 1% | – | 0% | 0% | – |
| Don't know | 1% | – | 0% | 3% | – |
| All | Men | Women* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 41% | 38% |
| Burger King | 15% | 8% | 26% |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 13% | 8% |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 11% | 8% |
| Subway | 6% | 3% | 10% |
| KFC | 4% | 6% | 0% |
| Wendy's | 4% | 6% | 0% |
| Popeyes | 3% | 2% | 5% |
| Sonic | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 3% | 0% |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 2% | 0% |
| Don't know | 1% | 2% | 0% |
| All | Under $50k* | $50k-$99k | $100k or more | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 37% | – | – |
| Burger King | 15% | 16% | – | – |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 14% | – | – |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 6% | – | – |
| Subway | 6% | 10% | – | – |
| KFC | 4% | 2% | – | – |
| Wendy's | 4% | 2% | – | – |
| Popeyes | 3% | 2% | – | – |
| Sonic | 3% | 4% | – | – |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 2% | – | – |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | – | – |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 2% | – | – |
| Don't know | 1% | 2% | – | – |
| All | Children under 18 at home* | No children under 18 at home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 55% | 31% |
| Burger King | 15% | 13% | 16% |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 8% | 13% |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 5% | 13% |
| Subway | 6% | 0% | 10% |
| KFC | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Wendy's | 4% | 5% | 3% |
| Popeyes | 3% | 8% | 0% |
| Sonic | 3% | 0% | 5% |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| Don't know | 1% | 0% | 2% |
| All | Working | Not working* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 42% | 37% |
| Burger King | 15% | 14% | 17% |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 14% | 3% |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Subway | 6% | 3% | 13% |
| KFC | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Wendy's | 4% | 6% | 0% |
| Popeyes | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Sonic | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Chipotle | 1% | 1% | 0% |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| Don't know | 1% | 0% | 3% |
| All | White | Black or African American | Other groups | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 42% | – | – |
| Burger King | 15% | 14% | – | – |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 12% | – | – |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 9% | – | – |
| Subway | 6% | 8% | – | – |
| KFC | 4% | 4% | – | – |
| Wendy's | 4% | 5% | – | – |
| Popeyes | 3% | 1% | – | – |
| Sonic | 3% | 4% | – | – |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 1% | – | – |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | – | – |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 0% | – | – |
| Don't know | 1% | 0% | – | – |
| All | Trump voters* | Harris voters* | Did not vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 40% | 46% | – |
| Burger King | 15% | 14% | 12% | – |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 10% | 10% | – |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 7% | 10% | – |
| Subway | 6% | 5% | 7% | – |
| KFC | 4% | 5% | 5% | – |
| Wendy's | 4% | 2% | 5% | – |
| Popeyes | 3% | 2% | 5% | – |
| Sonic | 3% | 7% | 0% | – |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 5% | 0% | – |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | 0% | – |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 2% | 0% | – |
| Don't know | 1% | 0% | 0% | – |
| All | Republicans* | Democrats* | Independents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 40% | 38% | 47% | – |
| Burger King | 15% | 19% | 11% | – |
| Taco Bell | 11% | 8% | 11% | – |
| Chick-fil-A | 10% | 11% | 14% | – |
| Subway | 6% | 5% | 3% | – |
| KFC | 4% | 3% | 6% | – |
| Wendy's | 4% | 3% | 3% | – |
| Popeyes | 3% | 3% | 3% | – |
| Sonic | 3% | 5% | 0% | – |
| Jack in the Box | 2% | 3% | 0% | – |
| Chipotle | 1% | 0% | 3% | – |
| Panera Bread | 1% | 3% | 0% | – |
| Don't know | 1% | 0% | 0% | – |
- Who we asked
- US adults 18+, online panel
- Fieldwork
- October 15, 2026
- Weighting
- Not weighted
- Small groups
- * under 50 people, read as a rough guide. – under 30, not shown
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