Chick-fil-A Tops Yelp Chicken Sandwich Rankings

Yelp has reported a 125% increase in searches for 'chicken sandwich' since 2019, a surge attributed to the viral launch of Popeyes' chicken sandwich. In response, Yelp published its first-ever ranking of the top 20 fast food chicken sandwich chains in the U.S., with Chick-fil-A taking the top spot, followed by Dave’s Hot Chicken and Raising Cane’s. Regional favorites like Zaxby’s remain strong in the South and Midwest, while McDonald’s experienced a 218% spike in Snack Wrap searches after its reintroduction. Other major brands such as Arby’s, Sonic Drive-In, and Burger King also made the list but did not break into the top 10. The increased competition highlights the growing importance of chicken sandwiches in American fast food culture, rivaling staples like burgers and fries.