Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as the top fast-food chain in the United States after nine years at the top. according to Face WireChick-fil-A moved up to third place after Mexican chain Del Taco took the top spot and KFC came in second.
Reports say USA TodayThe top 10 fast food restaurants in the United States are Del Taco, KFC, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Hardee’s, Captain D’s, Taco Bell, Popeyes, Zaxby’s and Arby’s.
“To achieve that kind of speed, quality and scale requires a huge amount of work and preparation.“ As USA Today explains, every restaurant on the top 10 list was “voted by our readers as the best restaurant in the country.”
over- For the past 9 yearsChick-fil-A was ranked as the top fast-food chain in the country in April. Announced The chicken sandwich chain is expected to report sales of $21 billion in 2023, up 14.7% from the previous year.
Reports say WRKC TVDel Taco has 600 stores in 16 states, Chick-fil-A has 3,000 stores, and KFC has 25,000 stores worldwide.
According to Del Taco WebsiteThe restaurant was first opened in Yermo, California in 1964 by Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson.
“With a menu of 19 cent tacos, tostadas, fries and 24 cent cheeseburgers, Del Taco generated $169 in sales on its first day of business – the equivalent of 900 tacos – and a bold start,” the website says.
The restaurant thrived in the 1970s, with 50 locations in 1970 and 100 by 1978. By 2008, Del Taco opened its 500th restaurant.
Del Taco also celebrated the achievement on social media, announcing several special offers for customers.
“Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day at our restaurant, which was named one of the top 10 fast food restaurants and the best fast food fries by USA TODAY!! 🏆🍟 We have two special offers for you! From now until Tuesday, 7/30, use our app or http://deltaco.com.“ restaurant I have written About X.
Celebrate National Drive-Thru Day with us! Named one of the USA TODAY 10BEST Fast Food Restaurants and Best Fast Food Fries!! 🏆🍟 We have two offers for you! From now until Tuesday, 7/30 on our app or https://t.co/qnEzGeHNjJ pic.twitter.com/tCEusWZvXs
— Del Taco Restaurants (@DelTaco) July 24, 2024
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