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The most-popular fast-food chain in Florida? Winner might surprise you

Chick-fil-A is the most-popular fast-food restaurant in 39 of the 50 states.
Chick-fil-A is the most-popular fast-food restaurant in 39 of the 50 states. AP

When it comes to the most-popular fast-food restaurant in the country, most are in agreement:

Chick-fil-A dominates the map and is the one to beat.

According to research by Foursquare and Business Insider, an app used for recommendations, thirty-nine states – including Florida – prefer Chick-fil-A as their quick-serve chain of choice.

In 2016, Business Insider analyzed why the Atlanta-based chain dominates the fast-food industry while generating more revenue per restaurant that any other in the U.S.

The best of the rest, according to Foursquare:

Culver’s: Kansas

In-N-Out Burger: Texas and Utah

McDonald’s: Alaska, North Dakota and Washington, D.C.

Popeyes: Hawaii and South Dakota

Raising Cane’s: California

Taco Bueno: Oklahoma

Wendy’s: Vermont

White Castle: Nevada

Mike Garbett: 941-745-7011; @MGarbett52

This story was originally published November 9, 2017 at 11:43 AM with the headline "The most-popular fast-food chain in Florida? Winner might surprise you."

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