If there's one study out there that is answering the real question, it's this one. CNBC has found which are America's favorite fast food chains.

Fast food items like hot dogs, hamburgers, fries and pizza
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  1. Favorite burger chain: In-N-Out Burger. Runners-up are Culver's, Five Guys, and Smashburger.
  2. Favorite Mexican chain: Chipotle. Runners-up are Moe's Southwest Grill and El Pollo Loco.
  3. Favorite pizza chain: Marco's Pizza. Runner-up was Papa Murphy's.
  4. Favorite chicken chain: Chick-fil-A. Runners-up are Raising Cane's and El Pollo Loco.
  5. Favorite sandwich chain: Firehouse Subs. Runners-up are Panera Bread, McAlister's Deli, and Jersey Mike's.

Read more at CNBC and find out which are the least favorite chains.

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