With close to 40,000 locations globally, McDonald's has been a major brand in the world of fast food for decades, having been founded way back in 1940. Today, the brand boasts a social media follower base of more than 90 million users across Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. From howtocook.recipes comes this ranking that shows the 50 fast food chains that have the most social media followers.
Fast food restaurants are incredibly popular in the United States. From pizza and tacos to burgers and fries, there’s no lack of food options no matter where you travel. Different states have different food preferences and that reflects in their fast food choices. But which fast food restaurants are the most popular in each state?
The culture of good cuisine is at an all-time high in the United States, and this has always been in the case. If you look deeper into it, restaurants across various states have their history embedded into American history, which is astonishing. Had it not been for all these famous places, American society and politics may have looked unlike what they are today.

The USA is full of foodies who love to munch their favorite
fast food pretty often. Food lover Americans are so lucky to have a huge number
of fast-food chains all over the country. Studies have found that millions of
Americans consume fast food on a daily basis without getting bored of it. With
several choices of restaurants to dine into, there is a great competition among
the food chains in the USA. No matter if you are craving a burger or a pasta,
these restaurants are always at your service. The attached infographic is
created from the data collected by QSR Magazine. It sheds light on the 50 most
popular and biggest food chains in the USA by their sales in 2019.
Food Chains ranking by revenue
The top 50 biggest food chains in the USA generated a revenue of approximately around $200,000 billion in the single year 2019. McDonald's enjoys the first place in the ranking list, which is no surprise. The company alone has sales of $40 billion in 2019. The scandal of McDonald's former CEO didn't even affect its sales, and the company earned double the amount than that of Starbucks, which rests at the second position. Starbucks has $21 billion in sales; the food chain experienced a 5% increase in its sales since 2018.
What type of fast food do Americans crave the most?
The restaurants ranking clearly showed that Americans have most of their love for McDonald's, but if we talk about the type of fast food, burgers are seen winning. Out of 50, 14c food chains are categorized as best burger joints in the USA, having $80 billion in sales collectively. Whereas, snacks hold the second position accompanied by sandwiches and chicken in third place. Snacks have a total revenue of $36 billion, and third place holders have $1 billion in sales.
How did the Covid-19 pandemic affect these fast-food chains?
Well, Covid-19 pandemic was not a situation to overlook, and strict decisions made by the government were to be followed at any cost. The coronavirus lockdown resulted in shutting down thousands of outlets all over the USA.
McDonald's has announced to permanently shut down their 400 out of total 14,000 outlets in America by the end of 2020. Starbucks is also set to permanently close its outlets from 400 locations by the mid of next year. Another favorite joint, Dunkin' Donuts will also be locking down 450 outlets in December 2020.
Almost every food chain has now shifted to online service until the world recover from Covid-19 and restaurants recover from the damage they had been struck with.

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As lockdown restrictions are eased and restaurants find innovative ways to welcome back customers, many Americans remain hesitant about dining in during COVID-19.
Bid-On-Equipment recently analyzed Google search trends for “takeout”, “takeout near me” and more than 2,000 related search terms in every state across the country to learn exactly where demand for takeout has increased the most. As you can imagine there has been a shift towards more consumers eating out less and deciding to order takeout they can eat from the comfort of their own home. Many consumers view takeout as safer during the pandemic and it also allows businesses in the restaurant industry to stay afloat during these trying times.
Bid-On-Equipment recently analyzed Google search trends for “takeout”, “takeout near me” and more than 2,000 related search terms in every state across the country to learn exactly where demand for takeout has increased the most. As you can imagine there has been a shift towards more consumers eating out less and deciding to order takeout they can eat from the comfort of their own home. Many consumers view takeout as safer during the pandemic and it also allows businesses in the restaurant industry to stay afloat during these trying times.
Burger and fries are amongst the most craved for fast foods throughout the world. And when they come together, it's like the more the merrier. Whether you decide to cook them by yourselves and have them at home or dine out- They compliment each other pretty well, which is why many restaurants' menu cards have meals in which both come together. That's not how everyone likes it though, since each person has their own taste and preferences.
There are many styles people choose to go with. Some like to have their fries all alone, with no burger or vice versa. Others dunk into their fries and come back to eating their burger after they have finished the fries. Mainly, there are three types that define how burger and fries are eaten. The 'isolationists' prefer having their fries or burger all alone without mixing them up, the 'mindchangers' tend to move back and forth, and the 'alternators' like to have both their burger and fries simultaneously.
Owning a restaurant is pretty daunting as your one leg is stuck somewhere in customer satisfaction and reviews whereas, another leg is stuck at the proper management concerns. However, in this tough time of Covid-19, the hassle has increased to a greater extent. The consumer rate has declined due to complete lockdown in several countries, but since many states around the globe are returning back to normal life by partially lifting the restrictions, restaurants are allowed to operate their takeaway and home delivery services.
Amidst Covid-19 fright, people who are safe at home and bored with home-cooked food are looking for safe home delivery options. This is the point where restaurant owners are looking for ways to make food delivery as safe as possible. This is where various venues are looked for that would help to grow the business once again. One of the best ways for the safest delivery is the QR code method.
What benefits does the QR code provide?
Well, this is the era where technology has taken over everything, and these QR codes are exceptionally great for any business in this pandemic situation. The small black and white pixelated patterned boxes you see can be placed on literally anything, and it will redirect you to the webpage encoded in it. QR codes have made redirection super convenient.
A global pandemic is greatly changing the way people eat. With the limitation of eating out options and the inability to frequent grocery stores many are having to adjust to a new lifestyle of eating at home. Before COVID-19 Americans were eating out on average 5.9 times per week and of their annual spending on food, grocery purchases only made up 7% of food expenditures. Now grocery sales have quickly changed and U.S. outlets found sales were up 306% for oat milk, 13% for fruit snacks and 10% for dried beans.
Restaurants and grocery stores alike are having to change the way they operate not only because of shifting purchasing and dining habits but also to follow CDC guidelines. These new circumstances may be changing people’s behaviors but it does not have to prevent Americans from staying healthy and eating well at home. Find out more in the following infographic.
Restaurants and grocery stores alike are having to change the way they operate not only because of shifting purchasing and dining habits but also to follow CDC guidelines. These new circumstances may be changing people’s behaviors but it does not have to prevent Americans from staying healthy and eating well at home. Find out more in the following infographic.
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Cooking
is incomplete without the addition of spices. You can mix whatever seasoning
you like of your own choice. It seems more natural to buy a pre-mixed blend,
but those are usually more expensive. They contain more preservatives and
artificial flavors than the raw ingredient.
Cajun Spice Blend:
You can make the Cajun spice blend by adding a
few ingredients, which include two tablespoons of cumin, two tablespoons of
coriander. Two tablespoons of paprika, 1 ½ teaspoon of salt, 1 ½ teaspoon of
black pepper, and you can add cayenne pepper for taste. It is the optional
ingredient and one tablespoon of dried oregano. This spice blend can be easily
made at home, eating natural and homemade spices are good for our health.
Greek Spice Blend:
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
Pumpkin pie spice blend is not confusing to
make. It includes ¼ cup ground cinnamon, two teaspoons of ground ginger, two
teaspoons of ground nutmeg, two teaspoons of allspice, and one teaspoon of
ground cloves. It is easy to make, and you can always make this fresh before
making any dish, which includes a pumpkin spice blend.
Lemon Pepper:
Lemon pepper is one of the most
natural spice blends to make, which includes only three ingredients. That
includes zest from three lemons, two tablespoons plus two teaspoons of black
pepper, and two tablespoons of salt.
Curry Spice Blend:
Curry is one of the delicious dishes and loved
by many people. Curry spice blend includes two tablespoons of cumin powder, two
tablespoons of ground coriander, two tablespoons of turmeric, 1 ½ teaspoon of
ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Italian Spice Blend:
The people of all ages love Italian
food, and the Italian spice blend is made by including two tablespoons of dried
basil, two tablespoons of dried oregano. It also contains one tablespoon of
dried thyme, one tablespoon of dried rosemary, one tablespoon of garlic powder,
½ teaspoon of onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. These are all the essential
ingredients that are always available at home so we can make Italian spice
blend conveniently.
Chili Seasoning:
Chili seasoning includes all the essential
ingredients. Two tablespoon chili powder, one teaspoon of cumin, one teaspoon
of coriander, one teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ teaspoon of garlic
powder, ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon regular
paprika, and one teaspoon smoked paprika.
Tacos Seasoning:
Tacos are commonly available all around
the world. Taco seasoning includes two tablespoons of chili powder, two
tablespoons of ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoon of onion powder, 1 ½ teaspoon of
garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon of black pepper. You
can add it if you want to as it is an optional ingredient, ½ teaspoon of salt,
and ½ teaspoon of oregano.
Indian Sweet Spice Blend:
The last one is an Indian sweet spice blend
you can make this spice blend by including one teaspoon mustard seeds, ½
teaspoon of cumin seeds. ¼ teaspoon of hing , which is also called asafetida. ½
teaspoon of turmeric if you are adding add it for taste only and not more than
¾ teaspoon, one teaspoon of ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon of ground
coriander.
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The food industry is an ever changing environment. In order for you to stay relevant to your customers, you need to be aware of what people are looking for when they choose to eat out. Customers these days are typically educated, conscious and interested in what they are eating.
If you’ve been in the game awhile, it can seem overwhelming to stay on top of new health trends, dietary restrictions and ingredient preferences. Food allergies and intolerances are at an all-time high, and as we become more and more multicultural as a society, it is important to be aware that your clientele may have a range of different requirements.
They’re juicy, savory, and succulent. We’re talking about burgers, and for those reasons alone it’s no wonder Americans eat 50 billion of them a year. McDonald’s alone sells 75 burgers a second. As we celebrate all things hamburger during May’s National Burger Month (#BurgerMonth), we want to highlight the ZeroCater restaurant partners cooking up flavorful burgers of all kinds. So read on for some delicious burger intel from around the country.
Smart devices, voice assistants, and AI are changing the way people make dining decisions. Consumers search for food more than any other business category, so you need to make sure you show up no matter where, when, or how they're searching.
Yext for Food puts you in control of the public facts about your restaurant brand — everywhere people are searching. Serve hungry consumers the information they crave, so they find their way to your tables, counters, and drive-thrus.
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