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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
In-N-Out dethrones its rivals to become America's best burger chain
A year ago, Habit Burger & Grill used a roadside sign to boast about beating In-N-Out's iconic Double-Double in a fast-food burger showdown. Now, a new ranking puts the California cult favorite the top spot in its annual list of the nation's best burger chains. The list, released by Yelp for International Burger Day, ranked chains with more than 100 locations across multiple states based on user reviews and brand performance. Struggling brands like Wahlburgers and Jack In The Box made the list, and BurgerFi was in at 13th, despite its bankruptcy filing last year. McDonald's and Burger King, two of the largest chains in the world, were down at 17 and 19 on the list, while smaller chains like Cook Out and Fatburger were 12th and 21st, respectively. Yelp's Kadecia Ber said: 'Today's consumers prioritize quality ingredients and customization in addition to convenience. 'What's evident from our rankings is that burger chains resonating most with customers today are those finding the right balance between consistency, quality, and a distinctive brand identity.' In-N-Out Burger Founded in 1948, In-N-Out Burger is known for serving simple and inventive burgers and fries. More than 119,000 Yelp reviewers have praised the California based restaurant chain for its service and drive-thru experience. Some of the chain's popular menu items include its Double-Double burgers and Animal Style fFench fries topped with onions, cheese, and a secret sauce. With more than 400 locations, In-N-Out Burger was named the top burger chain in the Western region and is planning to open seven new restaurants while phasing out artificial ingredients from its menu. Habit Burger & Grill The Habit Burger & Grill cracked the top five burger chains and is the second-best burger chain in the US overall. The first restaurant opened in 1969, and it now has nearly 400 restaurants worldwide. Yelp reviewers praised the chain's Charburger, with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo. The chain recently opened new restaurants in Washington and Idaho. Shake Shack What began as a New York hot dog cart in 2001 is now the nation's third-best burger chain that cracked the top 3 burger chain listings in each US region. It's also the top-ranked burger chain in 21 states and Washington DC, and its original New York restaurant has over 5,800 Yelp reviews. With over 320 restaurants across the U.S., the chain plans to open 80 to 85 company-operated restaurants this year and rolled out its first loyalty program this week. Culver's Culver's has served burgers to customers since opening its first restaurant in 1984. It rests at number four on the national ranking, but Yelp named it the top burger chain in the South and Midwest regions. Several fans have given positive reviews over its ButterBurgers and frozen custard. There are currently over 1,000 Culver's across 26 states and it's adding 55 new locations this year. Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Founded in 1982, the nation's fifth-best burger chain has less than 50 locations and only operates in Arizona and California. Each restaurant provides a beachy atmosphere while serving unique items like the spicy Kilauea and the veggie-friendly Shorebird. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is famous for its retro decor as well as its fan favorite Steakburgers. However, reviewers also praised its Original Double and signature fry sauce. The brand operates over 500 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, and has been working on its plan to add 130 new locations between 2024 and 2025. Five Guys Five Guys has become a burger chain empire with over 1,800 locations worldwide. Opening its first location in 1986, fans enjoy the variety of options offered when customizing their burgers and food that's 'cooked to perfection'. The restaurant chain is one of the top brands in three U.S. regions, and has already opened more U.S. locations this year. Wayback Burgers Wayback Burgers operates over 170 restaurants worldwide and has experienced consistent franchise system growth. Its also famous for its rotating specials and unique flavor combinations in the eyes of Yelp users. The chain has opened new restaurants in Georgia and North Carolina and plans to open more in Texas, Ohio, and Iowa later this year. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes The youngest restaurant chain on the list, MOOYAH brings a high level of burger customization to over 100 restaurants nationwide. Customers can also choose between Angus beef, turkey, or veggie patties when ordering food. While it is smaller than several chains, MOOYAH is planning to add 54 locations in Texas by 2030. Red Robin Red Robin has not let their potential 70 restaurant closures stop them from receiving positive Yelp reviews. The family friendly chain is known for its massive menu and offers multiple fan favorite foods like Whiskey River BBQ Burger and teriyaki-glazed Banzai Burger. The 56-year-old chain operates over 490 restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, and is one of the top-ranked burger chains in the Northeast. Foodie finds: Founded in California, In-N-Out Burger also beat out Habit Burger & Grill as the top chain in the Western region Top 25 burger chains in the U.S. In-N-Out Burger The Habit Burger Grill Shake Shack Culver's Islands Restaurants Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Five Guys Burgers & Fries Wayback Burgers MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Red Robin Jack in the Box Cook Out BurgerFi Whataburger Wahlburgers Smashburger McDonald's Sonic Drive-In Burger King White Castle Fatburger Wendy's Carl's Jr Checkers and Rally's Steak 'n Shake SOURCE: Yelp
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
In-N-Out dethrones bitter rival to claim America's best burger chain... as McDonald's is also humiliated
The billboard trash talk didn't age well. Just a year ago Habit Burger & Grill used a roadside sign to boast about beating In-N-Out's iconic Double-Double in a fast food burger showdown. Now, a new ranking puts the California cult favorite the top spot in its annual list of the nation's best burger chains. The list, released by Yelp for International Burger Day, ranked chains with more than 100 locations across multiple states based on user reviews and brand performance. Struggling brands like Wahlburgers and Jack in the Box made the list, and BurgerFi was in the 13th slot despite its bankruptcy filing last year. McDonald's and Burger King, two of the largest fast food chains in the world, were down at 17 and 19 on the list, while smaller chains like Cook Out and Fatburger were 12th and 21st respectively. Scroll down for the full list. 'Today's consumers prioritize quality ingredients and customization in addition to convenience,' Yelp's Kadecia Ber told 'What's evident from our rankings is that burger chains resonating most with customers today are those finding the right balance between consistency, quality, and a distinctive brand identity.' In-N-Out Burger Founded in 1948, In-N-Out Burger is known for serving simple and inventive burgers and fries. More than 119,000 Yelp reviewers have praised the California based restaurant chain for its service and drive-thru experience. Some of the chain's popular menu items include its Double-Double burgers and Animal Style french fries topped with onions, cheese, and a secret sauce. 'You can never go wrong with Double Doubles, animal style,' a Yelp user wrote, adding it always has 'great service.' With more than 400 locations, In-N-Out Burger was named the top burger chain in the Western region and is planning to open seven new restaurants while phasing out artificial ingredients from its menu. Habit Burger & Grill The Habit Burger & Grill cracked the top 5 burger chains in the West and Northeast regions and is the second-best burger chain in the US overall. The first restaurant opened in 1969, and it now has nearly 400 restaurants worldwide. Yelp reviewers have praised the chain's Charburger, which comes with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and mayo. 'The menu is precisely thought out, the specialty burgers are just an example of the creativity the kitchen is capable of,' a New Jersey-based customer wrote on Yelp. The chain recently opened new restaurants in Washington and Idaho. Shake Shack What began as a New York hot dog cart in 2001 is now the nation's third-best burger chain that cracked the top 3 burger chain listings in each US region. It's also the top-ranked burger chain in 21 states and Washington DC, and its original New York restaurant has over 5,800 Yelp reviews. 'They have a delicious gluten-free bun and the bacon avocado burger is my go-to.' With over 320 restaurants across the US, the chain plans to open 80 to 85 company-operated restaurants this year and rolled out its first loyalty program this week. Culver's Culver's has served burgers to customers since opening its first restaurant in 1984. It rests at number 4 on the national ranking, but Yelp named it the top burger chain in the South and Midwest regions. Several fans have given positive reviews over its ButterBurgers and frozen custard. 'Great burgers. Very nifty custard ice cream. Good prices. Friendly service. What's not to love!,' a reviewer wrote. There are currently over 1,000 Culver's across 26 states and is adding 55 new locations this year. Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks Founded in 1982, the nation's fifth-best burger chain has less than 50 locations and only operates in Arizona and California. Each restaurant provides a beachy atmosphere while serving unique items like the spicy Kilauea and the veggie-friendly Shorebird. 'This is my go to for a burger, never flat soda, cool Cali vibes with plenty of televisions with sports and surf scenes,' a customer stated. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is famous for its retro décor and fan favorite Steakburgers. However, reviewers have also praised its Original Double and its signature fry sauce. 'I love the old school vibe-a frozen custard and a burger is classic combo,' a customer admitted on Yelp. The brand operates over 500 restaurants in the US and Canada, and has been working on its plan add 130 new locations between 2024 and 2025. Five Guys Five Guys has become a burger chain empire with over 1,800 locations worldwide. Opening its first location in 1986, fans enjoy the variety of options offered when customizing their burgers and food that's 'cooked to perfection.' The restaurant chain is one of the top brands in three US regions, and has already opened more US locations this year. Wayback Burgers Wayback Burgers operates over 170 restaurants worldwide and has experienced consistent franchise system growth. Its also famous for its rotating specials and unique flavor combinations in the eyes of Yelp users. 'Wayback burgers are great to any food places is great these burgers are great to perfection,' a customer wrote. The chain has opened new restaurants in Georgia and North Carolina and plans to open more in Texas, Ohio, and Iowa later this year. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Founded in California, In-N-Out Burger also beat out Habit Burger & Grill for the top burger chain in the Western region Top 25 burger chains in the US In-N-Out Burger The Habit Burger Grill Shake Shack Culver's Islands Restaurants Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Five Guys Burgers & Fries Wayback Burgers MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes Red Robin Jack in the Box Cook Out BurgerFi Whataburger Wahlburgers Smashburger McDonald's Sonic Drive-In Burger King White Castle Fatburger Wendy's Carl's Jr. Checkers and Rally's Steak 'n Shake SOURCE: Yelp The youngest restaurant chain on the list, MOOYAH brings a high level of burger customization to over 100 restaurants nationwide. Customers can also choose between Angus beef, turkey, or veggie patties when ordering food. 'Amazing lettuce wrapped burger, great spicy kick,' a customer wrote. While it is smaller than several chains, MOOYAH is planning to add 54 locations in Texas by 2030. Red Robin Red Robin has not let their potential 70 restaurant closures stop them from receiving positive Yelp reviews. The family-friendly chain is known for its massive menu and offers multiple fan favorite foods like Whiskey River BBQ Burger and teriyaki-glazed Banzai Burger. 'Red Robin: where the burgers are bold, the broccoli is shockingly tasty, and the fries... well, they play hard to get,' a customer joked. The 56-year-old chain operates over 490 restaurants in the US and Canada, and is one of the top-ranked burger chains in the Northeast.
Otago Daily Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Wahlburgers gone burgers
The Queenstown Wahlburgers is now closed. PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER Opened with great fanfare 18 months ago, Queenstown's Wahlburgers — part of a burger chain created by Hollywood A-lister Mark Wahlberg — has quietly shut up shop. The restaurant, now advertised for lease, was on the ground floor of the Upper Village entertainment precinct, below the Skyline gondola, which originally opened for business in late 2021. Promoting itself as North America's fastest-growing burger chain, the Queenstown franchise was its 112th store and the second in New Zealand after Auckland premises opened eight months earlier. At the time, Wahlberg stated: "The opening of our store in the adventure capital of the world is something we are immensely proud of, and I am looking forward to seeing it in person." The restaurant — notable for Wahlberg movie and family memorabilia on the walls — was operated by the Mustaca family, who founded Australian cinema chain United Cinemas. Also closed is Wahlburgers' ground-floor neighbour, chocolate bar Max Brenner, which opened in June 2022, while a large tenancy above, originally occupied by The Bavarian restaurant, is being converted into workers' housing. — Philip Chandler
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shake Shack bringing new restaurant and support center to The Battery Atlanta
Shake Shack is coming to The Battery Atlanta later this year. The restaurant chain is not only opening a location near Truist Park, but will also be opening its second U.S. support center to support Shake Shack's 336 restaurants and roughly 13,000 employees. The restaurant location at The Battery Atlanta will feature something new for Shake Shack - a bar. In addition to the menu items that every other Shake Shack serves, this location will offer signature and classic cocktails, local craft beer, wine, and more. The company announced last year that the new Shake Shack location would take over the former spot occupied by Wahlburgers, which closed in November. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The support center will occupy the more than 25,000-square-foot suite #100 in Two Ballpark Center next to the Coca-Cola Roxy and will feature a test kitchen and multiple training and meeting spaces. Shake Shack has two other support centers, one in New York, where the company was founded, and the other in Hong Kong, helping to support the more than 250 licensed restaurants across 20 countries. As a part of the support center, Shake Shack has also opened a 'kitchen innovation lab' a short drive from The Battery Atlanta, where the company's operations and development teams can test new equipment and optimize kitchen layouts. TRENDING STORIES: 1 dead after multi-vehicle crash on I-285 Ground stop lifted at Atlanta airport due to 'runway equipment' outage, ground delay in place Murder case of DeKalb man found shot to death in front seat of car remains unsolved [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Wahlburgers closed this Mass. location after 10 years
A national burger chain backed by a famous family shuttered one of its Massachusetts restaurants because it was unable to renegotiate a new lease. Wahlburgers closed its location at MarketStreet Lynnfield on Sunday, April 27, the restaurant wrote in a Facebook post. 'The lease had expired and we were unable to negotiate an equitable extension,' a Wahlburgers spokesperson wrote in a statement sent to MassLive Wednesday. 'We are incredibly grateful to our loyal guests, dedicated team members, and the local community for their support over the years,' the statement read. 'This location has meant a great deal to us, and we are proud of the memories and meals we've shared here.' Wahlburgers encouraged customers to visit Wahlburgers' other locations in the Boston area. Those who purchased gift cards for the Lynnfield restaurant can use them at another Wahlburgers or online. 'We can't thank you enough for your support,' the Facebook post read. 'We look forward to seeing you at our other locations and sharing many more memorable experiences soon.' Wahlburgers is a fast-casual burger chain spearheaded by the Wahlberg family, which consists of chef Paul Wahlberg, singer/actor Donnie Wahlberg and actor Mark Wahlberg. The family, which has roots in Dorchester, was the focus of the reality TV show 'Wahlburgers' for several years. The family opened the first Wahlburgers in Hingham in 2011, with the Lynnfield location opening in 2015, according to an article from Eater Boston at the time. Wahlburgers has since grown to include locations in 15 states as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand, according to Wahlburgers' website. Wahlburgers now has six locations in Massachusetts: Springfield, Plainville, Hingham and three in Boston. The address for the since-closed Wahlburgers was 930 Market St., Lynnfield. Boston-area French restaurant closes Brookline location after 10 years Wahlburgers shutters this location after 10 years Popular fast-food restaurant chain plans to close up to 200 locations Read the original article on MassLive.
