The results are in on fries:
Brand Keys’ Customer Loyalty Engagement Index has consumers ranking the major chains rank for their fries vs. an ideal fry (100%). While the Golden Arches no longer cooks their fries in beef tallow, they do flavor the oil, propelling them to a #1 finish:
- McDonald’s (91%)
- Arby’s (89%)
- Hardees (85%)
- Carl’s Jr. (81%)
- Nathan’s (80%)
- Jack-in-the-Box/White Castle (tie: 75%)
- KFC/Chick-Fil-A (tie: 71%)
- Wendy’s (65%)
- Popeye’s (60%)
- Sonic (58%)

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