Brits Want a Taste of America, and They’re Not Searching for McDonald’s

Sorry, McDonald’s... Brits have their eyes on these U.S. fast-food favorites

Have you ever wondered what British tourists think of American fast food options? While they do have some of the same options, they don't always have the same menu.

So, when visiting the good ol' U.S. of A, what do Brits look for in a quick served meal?

British Tourists Pick Their Favorite Fast-Food

Move over, Big Mac. A new study shows Brits are craving classic American fast food, and Dairy Queen tops the list of chains they wish they could get across the pond.

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The research, from Wild Packs, a U.S. summer camp provider that sends thousands of UK travelers to the States, found that British diners have a serious appetite for American comfort food.

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So what fast-food joint was top of the list?

The U.K.'s Most Wanted Fast-Food Options

Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane’s, and Panda Express also ranked high on the “most-wanted” list.

The website Wild Packs did the research using metrics from Google Trends.

Dairy Queen, which has its roots near Iowa, makes its top ranking even sweeter.

The beloved soft-serve chain was founded just two hours from Waterloo, in Joliet, Illinois, and has deep Midwestern ties.

Meanwhile, Raising Cane’s saw UK searches spike 62% year over year, proving the global reach of that crispy chicken cult following.

Other Fast-Food Obsessions

Even without locations in the UK, chains like Waffle House, Bojangles, and A&W have become social media obsessions.

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The study found 100% positive Facebook reactions to A&W posts from UK users, proving you don’t have to taste it to love it.

From orange chicken to blizzards and buttered toast, the taste of America is clearly leaving a mark overseas.

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