Fast food drive-thrus hold a unique place in American culture, offering convenience, speed, and diverse food options. In 2023, an interesting shift in the regional preferences of fast-food drive-thrus was observed.
International Drivers Association presents a state-by-state overview of the most searched fast-food drive-thrus across the United States, by analyzing 2023 Google Search data using keyword planners from 2022-2023
Alabama – Church’s Chicken (1.4 million searches)
Alaska – Sonic Drive-In (800,000 searches)
Arizona – In-N-Out Burger (2.2 million searches)
Arkansas – Chick-fil-A (1 million searches)
California – Taco Bell (7 million searches)
Colorado – Culver’s (1.5 million searches)
Connecticut – Five Guys (1.3 million searches)
Delaware – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (600,000 searches)
Florida – McDonald’s (8 million searches)
Georgia – Waffle House (2.5 million searches)
Hawaii – Jollibee (900,000 searches)
Idaho – Jack in the Box (850,000 searches)
Illinois – Portillo’s (3 million searches)
Indiana – Steak ‘n Shake (1.7 million searches)
Iowa – Pizza Ranch (1.2 million searches)
Kansas – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (1 million searches)
Kentucky – KFC (2.3 million searches)
Louisiana – Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (2.1 million searches)
Maine – Dunkin’ Donuts (700,000 searches)
Maryland – Chick-fil-A (1.6 million searches)
Massachusetts – Dunkin’ Donuts (3.2 million searches)
Michigan – Little Caesars (2.4 million searches)
Minnesota – Dairy Queen (2 million searches)
Mississippi – Zaxby’s (900,000 searches)
Missouri – Panera Bread (1.8 million searches)
Montana – Wendy’s (750,000 searches)
Nebraska – Runza (800,000 searches)
Nevada – In-N-Out Burger (1.7 million searches)
New Hampshire – Dunkin’ Donuts (600,000 searches)
New Jersey – White Castle (2.1 million searches)
New Mexico – Blake’s Lotaburger (700,000 searches)
New York – Shake Shack (6.5 million searches)
North Carolina – Bojangles’ (2.3 million searches)
North Dakota – Taco John’s (400,000 searches)
Ohio – Skyline Chili (2 million searches)
Oklahoma – Braum’s (1.5 million searches)
Oregon – Dutch Bros. Coffee (1.6 million searches)
Pennsylvania – Wawa (4 million searches)
Rhode Island – Dunkin’ Donuts (600,000 searches)
South Carolina – Bojangles’ (1.4 million searches)
South Dakota – Culver’s (500,000 searches)
Tennessee – Krystal (1.6 million searches)
Texas – Whataburger (7 million searches)
Utah – Cafe Rio (1 million searches)
Vermont – Ben & Jerry’s (400,000 searches)
Virginia – Chick-fil-A (2.1 million searches)
Washington – Starbucks (3 million searches)
West Virginia – Krispy Kreme (1.2 million searches)
Wisconsin – Culver’s (2.5 million searches)
Wyoming – Arby’s (450,000 searches)
Source: International Drivers Association
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