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The 4 best fast-food spots in Durham

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Published on January 08, 2020
The 4 best fast-food spots in DurhamFive Guys | Photo: David L./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for fast-food fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top fast-food spots around Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

Durham-area consumers usually spend more in January at quick-serve food and beverage businesses than other months of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and business health for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Durham-area quick-serve food and beverage businesses rose to $18 for the metro area in January of last year, second only to December with an average of $19, and 10% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. PDQ 

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Topping the list is an outpost of the PDQ chain. Located at 3301 Watkins Road, the chicken shop and fast food spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest-rated fast food restaurant in Durham, boasting four stars out of 106 reviews on Yelp.

2. Five Guys

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Next up is Five Guys, a chain spot, situated at 5332 McFarland Drive, Suite #110. With four stars out of 30 reviews on Yelp, the fast-food spot, which offers burgers and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A, an outpost of the chain located at 6910 Fayetteville Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fast-food spot four stars out of 12 reviews.

4. Jersey Mike's Subs

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Jersey Mike's Subs, a chain deli and fast-food spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 10 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3600 N. Duke St., Suite #37, to see for yourself.


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