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Chick-fil-A is no longer the country’s favorite fast food chain: Here’s new No. 1

Exterior of a Chick-fil-A store. (Courtesy Chick-fil-A)
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After nearly a decade of being America’s favorite fast food chain, Chick-fil-A has dropped to No. 3, according to USA Today’s annual Reader’s Choice survey.

This year, readers voted California-based Del Taco number one. The popular taco chain serves up Mexican fare including burritos, quesadillas, and nachos, also offers burgers and fries. Del Taco also served breakfast and offers a vegan and vegetarian menu. The chain has two locations in Alabama - one in Phenix City and another in Opelika.

Number two on the list is KFC.

Here are the top 10, based on USA Today’s rankings:

1. Del Taco

2. KFC

3. Chick-fil-A

4. In-N-Out Burger

5. Hardee’s

6. Captain D’s

7. Taco Bell

8. Popeyes

9. Zaxby’s

10. Arby’s

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