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Favorite Burger Chains Across The Country

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All eyes have not only been on Buckingham Palace over the last week, but also on  burgers.  National Cheeseburger Day was Sunday. However cheeseburgers are a big deal all year round, especially with football season and tailgating underway. What do you think are the favorite burger chains across the country?

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The the Burger Index is a study on consumption preferences and trends in America by Top Data. According to the organization, there has been a significant increase in demand for burgers in the country. The data shows a 10.6% increase in consumption compared to last year.

While there's nothing quite a like a backyard burger cooked just the way you like it, fast food burgers are still booming. Sometimes you need a quick fix. So where do you go?

When it comes to Florida, the rankings are a little different from the rest of the country. However, Florida always seems to be "a little different" from the rest of the country. Wendy's takes the top spot for burgers in the Sunshine State. Next on the list, in order from top to bottom are Whataburger, Smashburger, Krystal and Steak n' Shake.

There has been a lot of talk about burgers this week. Everything from the best cheese to use, to where that cheese should be placed. As in top or bottom of the meat patty.

Here are American's favorite burger chains across the country.

#3 McDonald's

McDonald's tops the choices in six states but comes in overall at #3.
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#2 Five Guys

Five Guys is #1 in eight states, #2 overall.
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#1 Steak n' Shake

10 states put this fast food restaurant at #1, enough to win the top spot nationally
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Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.