When it comes to fast food, chicken seems to be king.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Inc. led the fast-food category in the 2015 American Customer Satisfaction Index restaurant report released Tuesday.
The chicken chain had the highest score ever recorded by a fast-food restaurant, with 86 out of 100. It was closely followed by Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. with a score of 83. Rounding out the top three was sandwich purveyor Panera Bread Co. with a score of 80.
It is Chick-fil-A's and Chipotle's first time on this list. Panera Bread was not measured in 2014.
The three companies all focus on a smaller menu, which could have led to their success, said Forrest Morgeson, director of research for the American Customer Satisfaction Index.