This Is New Jersey’s Favorite Fast Food Chain, Reports Say

New Jersey is home to some of the best restaurants in the nation, but that doesn’t stop residents from wanting some classic fast food options every once in a while.

Whether you’re craving a burger from McDonald’s or Burger King, a drink from Starbucks or Dunkin’, or just need to grab something fast from Wawa or QuickChek, there are plenty of fast food options littered throughout the Garden State.

The sheer volume of chains does pose a question, though – which one is New Jersey’s favorite?

According to a report from NJ 101.5, a study conducted by Restaurant.EatApp.co helped determine three of New Jersey's favorite fast food chains by analyzing regional Google search volume data.

The favorites were based on regional average monthly search volume over the last 12 months and by considering the highest-earning fast food restaurants across the country, according to Victoria Advocate.

Overall, New Jersey’s favorite fast food chains are as follows:

1. McDonald's (14.8M monthly average searches)
2. Starbucks (10.6M monthly average searches)
3. Domino’s (11.6M monthly average searches)

“Fast food is a go-to for millions of Americans who need something quick and tasty,” a spokesperson from Restaurant.EatApp.co told Victoria Advocate. “Our latest study highlights the chains seeing the most foot traffic and identifies the meals people are craving most right now.”

In New Jersey, McDonald’s, Starbucks and Domino’s are just some of the hundreds of fast food locations throughout the state, amongst a growing pool of chains that are downsizing and closing locations as 2026 begins:

• Read More: National Fast Food Chain With Hundreds Of NJ Locations Dramatically Downsizing
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While many fast food chains are facing closures, chains like McDonald’s have remained a favorite not just in New Jersey, but in multiple states throughout the U.S.

According to the study by Restaurant.EatApp.co, McDonald’s was searched for more than any other chain in 22 states (including New Jersey).

The chain currently has over 13,000 locations across the U.S.

To learn more about the study, you can read these reports from Victoria Advocate and NJ 101.5.