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Which fast-food chain have Americans crowned the new champ?

Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:24 pm
Posted by RLDSC FAN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Member since Nov 2008
60260 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:24 pm
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America’s favorite fast-food chicken chain has been knocked from the top spot in a closely watched customer satisfaction ranking.

Chick-fil-A, which topped the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2025, fell to second place this year.

Jersey Mike’s claimed first place, with an ACSI score of 84 out of 100, edging Chick-fil-A’s 83.

The shift marks the first time in over a decade that a new chain has led the ACSI’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) category.

The latest study, released Tuesday, was based on 16,464 completed surveys conducted via email between April 2025 and March 2026.

The ACSI described Jersey Mike’s as “a new leader among QSRs,” adding that it was the first time in more than a decade that a new chain led the quick-service category.


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Following Chick-fil-A were Jimmy John’s and Panda Express, which tied for third place with scores of 81.

KFC, Papa Johns and Pizza Hut followed with scores of 80 — while Domino’s, Raising Cane’s, Starbucks and Subway each earned ratings of 79

Burger King, Culver’s, Dunkin’, Little Caesars and Panera Bread rounded out the next tier with scores of 78.



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Posted by slidingstop
Member since Jan 2025
2398 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:26 pm to
Jersey Mikes makes a good sandwich but damn its messy.
Posted by Everyday Is Saturday
Member since Dec 2025
1938 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:27 pm to
CFA and all the rest.

Poor Burger King. No matter which one I see in no matter the city…drive thru lane has more tumbleweed than cars.
Posted by Mushroom1968
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2023
6576 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:28 pm to
I’m not a food snob or picky eater but I have hang ups with messy sandwiches or burgers. I just don’t like them like that.
Posted by slidingstop
Member since Jan 2025
2398 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:28 pm to
Wendy's as well. That franchise TTS with the quickness.
Posted by WG_Dawg
Member since Jun 2004
90571 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:29 pm to
So:

Jersey mikes is better than CFA
KFC is better than culvers
subway is better than burger king


Oh yeah, these seem like real legitimate rankings..
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
93125 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:30 pm to
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Poor Burger King. No matter which one I see in no matter the city…drive thru lane has more tumbleweed than cars.

went to Europe in February, was in six countries, seemed like BK was everywhere, and all of the stores looked brand new and clean, very different than here, I used to like their burgers as a kid
Posted by Mushroom1968
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2023
6576 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:30 pm to
CFA is my favorite fast food even though I may get fast food once every month or 2. I’ll do sonic and Popeye’s occasionally.
This post was edited on 6/16/26 at 1:44 pm
Posted by The Pirate King
Pangu
Member since May 2014
68845 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:36 pm to
Jersey Mike's is fricking mid as hell. You can get better subs at poboy express in BR
Posted by Recognizable Poster
Geaux Tigers
Member since Mar 2026
720 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:37 pm to
Right now I'm going with Chick Fil A
Posted by yaherrdme
The Place to Be
Member since Feb 2004
5955 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:37 pm to
No idea the methodology here, but if CFA is at 83, no way BK can be at 78. BK has to be at least 30 - 40 points behind CFA
Posted by litenin
Houston
Member since Mar 2016
2773 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:38 pm to
Seems like BK and Wendy’s started hiring the worst of the fast food workers and the quality went downhill.
Posted by lowhound
Effie
Member since Aug 2014
10524 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:39 pm to
Jersey Mike's is good, but expensive as shite for a sandwhich. Who the frick put Jimmy Johns up there. That's not even on the same level as Jersey Mike's. CFA and Cane's is too low.
Posted by Cornpoptiger
Member since Oct 2018
850 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:40 pm to
All are way over priced, taste like crap and will kill you. Better to make it on your own.
Posted by LSUdude247
Member since Oct 2014
7955 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:40 pm to
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Panda Express


Love Panda Express, who wouldnt love quick and healthier Chinese food.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
Premium Member
Member since Jan 2005
81438 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:41 pm to
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I’ll do sonic and KFC occasionally


I go to Popeyes if I have time to pull up and wait. Their food with CFA service would be epic.

Sonic if I want to check knuckles.

McDonald's has to go back in the rotation when they bring apple pies back.


Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
179368 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:42 pm to
ordering taco bell online has been a bit of a game changer. I hated ordering thru their ai screen.
Posted by TheRealTigerHorn
Member since Jun 2023
433 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:43 pm to
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quote:
Poor Burger King. No matter which one I see in no matter the city…drive thru lane has more tumbleweed than cars.

went to Europe in February, was in six countries, seemed like BK was everywhere, and all of the stores looked brand new and clean, very different than here, I used to like their burgers as a kid


FWIW, BK recently upgraded their buns, patties, mayo, and onion rings. Much closer to what it used to be decades ago now.
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
93125 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:43 pm to
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You can get better subs at poboy express in BR


used to be an Amoco station right as you exited the MSY employee parking lot on Airline that had a deli in it, "Quick and Easy," they had as good a po boy as any place I've ever eaten, and they were humongous, just googled, it's still there, doesn't look the same, haven't been there in ages so who knows?
Posted by Mushroom1968
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2023
6576 posts
Posted on 6/16/26 at 1:44 pm to
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go to Popeyes


I don’t know why I put KFC, I meant Popeye’s. Haven’t been to a KFC in over a decade
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