We as a society are becoming more and more curious (and aware) of what exactly is in our food. With a focus on better ingredients, there's more of a want for even our quickest and cheapest food options to be of good quality.

So many of us these days are just busy and on the move. From lugging kids to school and practice to family road trips, many times we find ourselves having to grab some grub on the go. That brings us to our next observation. So what are the better options when it comes to fast food?

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Let's take a look at the classic choice--the burger. We're not just looking at popularity of burger chains, but the actual quality of the burgers served. We looked at recent articles from The Takeout, a food site that claims to provide expert-level analysis and observation, and AOL to determine the highest and lowest quality fast-food burgers in 2024.

What's the difference between a high and low quality fast food burger?

According to Google AI, a high-quality fast food burger will usually use a better quality, and better-sourced beef. It'll also be prepared with less fillers, fresh toppings, and maybe even more attention to detail. A low-quality burger will be the opposite. It'll have cheaper, processed meat, and less fresh toppings. Also there would be less focus on flavor and presentation and more attention to being mass-produced.

Highest (and Lowest) Quality Fast Food Burgers

A look at the highest and lowest quality fast-food burgers in 2024.

Gallery Credit: Danielle Kootman

If you're looking for a better quality burger option when you're in a rush, it might be good to keep these on your go-to list for to gos.

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If you're not as concerned with quality and more interested in popularity, here are some of the most frequented burger chains America.

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Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024. 

Gallery Credit: Stacker

Tired of the classics? Want to try something new? There are a bunch of new items coming to fast food restaurants just for the holidays.

15 New Menu Items Coming to Fast Food Chains for Holidays

From sandwiches served on pickles to turducken burritos, here are what some of the most popular fast food joints are serving up in the coming months.

Gallery Credit: Rob Carroll

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