Everyone had a chance to eat. However, what are Americans choosing to consume? TOP Data has identified the top fast-food chains based on consumer trends for fast-food chains in America. It’s probably not the one you think of when you think of the top fast-food chains in North Carolina that TOP Data analyzed the spending habits of 12 million Americans.

The data shows that fast food consumption in the U.S. increased by 6.8% in 2022, while visits to North Carolina’s favorite fast-food restaurants (A&W Restaurants) increased by 15.7%. Below are the top five fast-food restaurants in each state. This includes the top 5 in North Carolina.