10 of The Best Fast Food Burgers Ever

With 75% of its outlets in the Lone Star State, the business is still mostly concentrated in the Southern region of the US.

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Founded in Denver in 2007, the fast-food chain today boasts over 200 locations worldwide.

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In 1934, Gus Belt founded the first Steak 'n Shake restaurant in Normal, Illinois.

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It is native to the state and is cherished for its zesty yet slightly sweet taste.

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This very modest fast-food franchise was founded in 1979 in San Antonio, Texas, and currently operates locations.

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Inside a sturdy but fluffy buttered potato bun you’ll find a juicy, charred beef patty topped with applewood smoked bacon

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These substantial burgers come in small, medium, and XXXL sizes.

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When Five Guys defied convention by opening in the 1980s, it was often perceived as a most sophisticated burger joint.

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This iconic dish from the Midwest is prepared in a technique that goes back to 1885, when the burgers were literally covered with butter.

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Even though it only has a few locations in the US, In-N-Out is a worldwide phenomenon that is well-known for stirring up trouble.

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10 of The Best Fast Food Burgers Ever

With 75% of its outlets in the Lone Star State, the business is still mostly concentrated in the Southern region of the US.

Double Meat Whataburger, Whataburger, USA

Founded in Denver in 2007, the fast-food chain today boasts over 200 locations worldwide.

Double Classic Smash, Smashburger, various locations

In 1934, Gus Belt founded the first Steak 'n Shake restaurant in Normal, Illinois.

Butter Double Steakburger, Steak ‘n Shake, various locations

It is native to the state and is cherished for its zesty yet slightly sweet taste.

LOTA Burger New Mexico Style, Blake's Lotaburger, USA

This very modest fast-food franchise was founded in 1979 in San Antonio, Texas, and currently operates locations.

Customisable burger, Fuddruckers, various locations

Inside a sturdy but fluffy buttered potato bun you’ll find a juicy, charred beef patty topped with applewood smoked bacon

SmokeShack, Shake Shack, various locations

These substantial burgers come in small, medium, and XXXL sizes.

Original Medium Fatburger, Fatburger, various locations

When Five Guys defied convention by opening in the 1980s, it was often perceived as a most sophisticated burger joint.

Cheeseburger, Five Guys, various locations

This iconic dish from the Midwest is prepared in a technique that goes back to 1885, when the burgers were literally covered with butter.

ButterBurger Cheese, Culver’s, USA

Even though it only has a few locations in the US, In-N-Out is a worldwide phenomenon that is well-known for stirring up trouble.

Double-Double Animal Style, In-N-Out, USA

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