Chick-fil-A ranked No. 10 of all brands analyzed by MBLM, the highest of any food or beverage brand.
Chick-fil-A is the fifth largest US fast-food chain in terms of market share, up from the No. 23 spot in 2005, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis.
While some fast-food chains may be burdened by a reputation of distracted cashiers and dirty dining rooms, a few brands rise above the competition.
Chick-fil-A moved up from the No. 7 spot on last year's Top 200 ranking, passing Wendy's, Burger King, Taco Bell, and Subway.
It costs more than $1 million to open a McDonald's, Taco Bell, or Burger King restaurant. Opening a Chick-fil-A costs just $10,000.
Chick-fil-A's mobile sales are skyrocketing, as the chain looks for new ways to drive growth.
Chick-fil-A's Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich returns to menus across America on Monday.
Chick-fil-A is conducting research and development into vegan and vegetarian menu items.
Church's Chicken launched its three-year turnaround in 2017, under the fresh leadership of CEO Joe Christina.
Teens have a clear preference when it comes to national restaurant chains — and McDonald's leads the pack.