The Great American Burger Chain Map

[KamaAina]

http://assets3.thrillist.com/v1/image/1357755

https://www.yahoo.com/food/mapping-americas-most-popular-burger-chains-102982398426.html

Culver’s

It was kind of Wisconsin to share the ButterBurger with the rest of the country (or a good portion of it at least). While the rest of the country may love it, though, Wisconsin REALLY loves it...

In-N-Out Burger

Powerful in Cali and completely dominant in Nevada, In-N-Out has even made inroads among notoriously Whataburger-loyal Texas. Also, it seems some people in Oregon don’t mind a road trip South for a Double Double Animal Style....

Whataburger

It’s no surprise that Whataburger reigns supreme in Texas, dominating most of the state, with scattered areas of influence across the rest of the Southern half of the country (and a particularly dominating presence in the Florida Panhandle). Also, it seems some folks in the SE corner of Utah are engaged in some Whataburger-related border jumping....

White Castle

Harold and Kumar would undoubtedly be happy to see White Castle’s strong showing in New Jersey. Also, until the Colonel decides to get into the burger game, they’re looking rather formidable in Kentucky, as well as the Chicago and St. Louis areas.

[Initech]

1. In N Out is awesome, but i love Culvers when I'm in the Midwest.

[hifiguy]

2. We just started getting Culver's in MN in the last ten years

and they are REALLY good. Best thing that ever came out of Wisconsin.

But In 'n' Out remains in a class by itself. The first place I go whenenver I get to Vegas or LA is the nearest In 'n' Out. Burger Bliss.

And nothing ever tastes as good after a night of drinking than White Castle. YOu pay the price the next day, but it is worth it, IMO.

[LeftInTX]

3. We've got Culvers in TX

They're the best

[hifiguy]

5. Speaking of Texas, I had to fly to Dallas

to cover a product introduction a couple of months ago. While in the Houston airport between flights I ate a a place called Bullritos that blew Chipotle into the next dimension. Apparently they're a TX only chain, at least so far. Know anything about them? DEEEE-lish!!

[LeftInTX]

6. Never heard of them, but I'm in San Antonio

We've got a lot of Mexican food - all shapes and sizes. Our local fast food chain is Taco Cabana. But we've got so many cheap mom and pop places which are just as fast and better than the chains.

[arely staircase]

14. I have never been to a Chipotle, but our little town has anBullritos

So I am already getting the better of the two, huh?

[littlewolf]

4. the only two I have had is White Castle & Whataburger.

I had a whataburger in Pensacola Fla, it was good
but White Castle is great.
wins hands down for me.
will try the other ones if I get a chance.

[GoCubsGo]

7. Or, more accurately, the most popular burger chains of Foursquare users.

Most people don't announce where they are eating on social media. I'd love to see a map based on the actual overall numbers.

[shenmue]

16. I'm sure it's Burger King and McDonald's

in terms of the sheer number of stores.

[GoCubsGo]

18. It could very well be.

At least by my observations, their patrons tend to be older people and and parents who don't use social media, like Foursquare. They either don't care for it, are too busy with their kids, or they really don't want to announce to the world, "Hey! I'm over here! Nobody's home. Go rob my house!"

[UglyGreed]

8. i did not know

that White Castle ruled Long Island, not too many around. Perhaps more of them west of me I guess.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

9. I've heard of all of these except Culver's.

Of all that I've eaten, Five Guys is the best of the bunch.

[A HERETIC I AM]

10. Whataburger seems to be having their asses handed to them in Florida

I've seen numerous closed stores, both in NE FL and SE GA. No Culvers in Florida that I've seen and In-N-Out is so far only in the DFW area, outside their CA, AZ, NV and UT homelands.


I'm hoping In-N-Out expands into my state.

[panader0]

11. If you get one of their bumper stickers

In and Out Burger, you can cut off the B and r from burger and have the In and Out Urge bumper sticker.

[begin_within]

12. Too many dry, tough burgers from In-N-Out

Not going back in there again. Burger Lounge is far superior.

[Tom Kitten]

13. No mention of Burgerville?

I guess they're too local.

We have Five Guys popping up all over. They're good but they give you too many fries!

[KamaAina]

15. "Too many fries" is like being too rich or too thin.

[olddots]

17. if you venture into Fernwood

Don't forget Bun&Run

[Odin2005]

19. Culver's is THE SHIT!

We love it out here in Fargo, too! Too bad it's way on the west end of town and I live on the east side (Moorhead).