Chain Restaurant in North Carolina Is The Most Popular in America

A recent ranking of the 50 most popular restaurants in America was released and it features, of course, the most recognizable brands that are out there.

Yet, there are a few that you won't be able to find in North Carolina, but they're brands you know. For the most part, North Carolina is well-represented on the list.

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You're already thinking "Well duh, McDonald's is everywhere, of course it's in North Carolina" but you'll be surprised to see McDonald's isn't even the top 10 of this list.

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Number one can be found all over North Carolina - at least in the bigger cities.

50 Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America

YouGov investigated the most popular dining brands in the country, and Stacker compiled the list to give readers context on the findings. Read on to look through America's vast and divergent variety of restaurants—maybe you'll even find a favorite or two.

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