In a hurry? Need a bite you can eat while driving? Hey, that's what fast food is for, right?

A decent meal for less and with ease. And who doesn't occasionally just need a greasy fix? I know I do.

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Have you ever stopped to think, about what is the most common fast food joint in the state? Sometimes it feels like there's a McDonald's or Subway on every block.

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But does that mean there are more McDonald's than, say, Arby's or Burger King?

Today you'll find out!

The 20 Most Popular (and Common) Fast Food Restaurants in Iowa

So for this study, we've used data from Stacker to compile the list. One thing you'll notice that may seem a little odd, is Pizza Ranch, an Iowa staple born in the Hawkeye State, is listed here.

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One could argue they're not fast food, but let's go with it since they're a local chain in a sea of national companies.

Here are the top 20 most common fast-food restaurants in Iowa. Yes, that includes Pizza Ranch!

Keep scrolling because we also have our neighbors to the north (you betcha!) Minnesota's most popular fast-food restaurants, too.

LOOK: Most common fast food chains in Iowa

Stacker compiled a list of the most common chain restaurants in Iowa using data from the Friendly City Lab at Georgia Tech.

The following statistics are based on data from the year 2022

Gallery Credit: Stacker

As for our neighbors to the north...

Most common fast food chains in Minnesota

Stacker compiled a list of the most common chain restaurants in Minnesota using data from the Friendly City Lab at Georgia Tech.

Gallery Credit: Stacker

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