Five Guys beating hometown hero Chick-fil-A as Atlanta gets back to eating out
As pandemic restrictions continue to ease, many people are eager to resume eating inside. Which fast-food chains are folks most eager to spend money on?
TOP Data food experts analyzed data from 12 million Americans to determine which restaurants and states around the nation have experienced the most foot traffic in 2022, and compared the data to 2021 figures.
Georgia-born Chick-fil-A remains the most popular fast-food restaurant in the U.S., taking first place in 10 states.
Yet, the popular chicken restaurant did not take first place in the peach state, or even in Atlanta. According to the study, Georgia’s most visited fast food restaurant is burrito purveyor Chipotle, followed by burger brand Five Guys, with Chick-fil-A ranked third.
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And in Atlanta? The top prize goes to Five Guys, followed by Chick-fil-A and Chipotle respectively. To compare cities and states yourself, check out the full report by TOP Data at topagency.com.
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