In March 2013, nearly 50% of US consumers visited McDonald's

A new study attempts to determine the businesses that American consumers visit most often. Not surprisingly, the list is dominated by places that sell food; and that McDonalds was by far the most-visited business in the U.S.

 The study by Placed Insights uses data from more than 70,000 volunteers who have opted-in to sharing their locations with the company. And according to that data, nearly half (49%) of Americans over the age of 14 visited a McDonalds location at some point in March.

In fact, six of the top 10 spots on the study were taken up by food-service chains Subway (#3, with 37.8% of Americans stopping by), Burger King (#4; 24.3%), Starbucks (#5; 23.9%), Wendys (#6, 22.8%), and Taco Bell (#9; 18.2%).

On the retail front, Walmart was far and away the most-visited in the study, with 38.8% of Americans over the age of 14 visiting in March. The nearest non-food company was Walgreens at #7 with 22.7%, while Target barely cracked the top 10 with 14.2%.

Surprisingly, not only did Best Buy get beaten out in visits by both GameStop (#12) and RadioShack (#14), it didnt even make the top 20 list, coming in at #35 of all U.S. businesses, and only the fourteenth most-visited physical retail chain in the country.

http://consumerist.com/2013/05/02/study-nearly-half-of-u-s-consumers-went-to-mcdonalds-in-march/

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Been to those within the past week

A friend dragged me to Subway, I bought Pandora's Tower at Gamestop, and I filled up my tank with Shell once

One thing I've come to notice about Americans, is that they frequent chain restaurants a lot. This contrasts with many European countries were you barely have chain restaurants outside of big shopping malls.

Only reason I ever go to McDonald's is McCafe. They have good coffee for $1.

Radioshack still exists? Why? JML897

Radioshack still exists? Why? JML897

So you can buy equipment to perv on that chick across the street, duh.

One thing I've come to notice about Americans, is that they frequent chain restaurants a lot. This contrasts with many European countries were you barely have chain restaurants outside of big shopping malls.

nunovlopes

Radioshack still exists? Why? JML897

I'm guilty as charged. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry I grab the chicken club.

I've been to McDonalds this month for breakfast, but I'm not sure about last month.

Radioshack still exists? Why? JML897

Shitty service, higher prices and mediocre selection--Radio Shack can suck the high hard one.

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One thing I've come to notice about Americans, is that they frequent chain restaurants a lot. This contrasts with many European countries were you barely have chain restaurants outside of big shopping malls.

Wolfetan

Good for you :)

But seriously, on food related topics most Americans I see here mention chain restaurants, even if it's quality places. That's an interesting cultural difference, from what I'm used. On one hand, chain restaurants provide a level of familiarity which is good. If I go to a Starbucks I'll always know what to expect. On the other hand, it takes away the feeling of trying out new places, finding hidden restaurants, etc.

Another interesting thing I noticed is the concept of take-away. I understand this is big in North America, people buy take-away food to eat at home, at work, etc. Over here, this is still very niche, people just don't do it, people mostly go to a restaurant and eat there, or they cook a meal at home. I remember a foreign work colleague that was here once that complained that he couldn't find a single place where you could get a coffee to go, they would always serve it on a glass! I was like "why do you want to take the coffee with you, let's just drink the damn thing here" :lol:

Cultural differences are funny

I find it interesting how little people shopped at Bestbuy, I really enjoy going to my local store.

I went to Subway today. :)

Sounds about right. Sure.. other countries have weight issues.. but the U.S... man.. fat people galore.

McDonald's just doesn't taste good anymore. Wendy's and Culver's have far better burgers.

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Man that's crazy. Surprised to see Gametop up there with Target too.

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I'm a hipster when it comes to food. :P

I hate McDonalds. The breakfasts and the milkshakes are nice, but the burgers and fries etc. are just... gross. Too greasy, too overly fried, too much everything. Plus the servers are always rude idiots.Phenogeek

I hate McDonalds. The breakfasts and the milkshakes are nice, but the burgers and fries etc. are just... gross. Too greasy, too overly fried, too much everything. Plus the servers are always rude idiots.Phenogeek

One thing I've come to notice about Americans, is that they frequent chain restaurants a lot. This contrasts with many European countries were you barely have chain restaurants outside of big shopping malls.

nunovlopes

[QUOTE="Phenogeek"]I hate McDonalds. The breakfasts and the milkshakes are nice, but the burgers and fries etc. are just... gross. Too greasy, too overly fried, too much everything. Plus the servers are always rude idiots.AdamPA1006

[QUOTE="AdamPA1006"][QUOTE="Phenogeek"]I hate McDonalds. The breakfasts and the milkshakes are nice, but the burgers and fries etc. are just... gross. Too greasy, too overly fried, too much everything. Plus the servers are always rude idiots.The_Lipscomb

recently i have been to starbucks and dunkin donuts.  that is all.

[QUOTE="AdamPA1006"][QUOTE="The_Lipscomb"] Or has different tastes.The_Lipscomb

Five Guys has way nicer staff and way better food.  Go there if you are going to get fast food.  Otherwise go to your local pub or something and get a big tasty burger, fries, and some beer.

[QUOTE="The_Lipscomb"][QUOTE="AdamPA1006"] But your tastes are wrong. Certain foods are inherently better. How do you describe certain foods being more popular than others? Or how everyone likes pizza (plain cheese) NaveedLife

Five Guys has way nicer staff and way better food.  Go there if you are going to get fast food.  Otherwise go to your local pub or something and get a big tasty burger, fries, and some beer.

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Subway, 6-inch Veggie subs for lunch at work.

Target, bought hand soap and Les Miserables I think.

Bank of America, depositing dat cash-money!

[QUOTE="AdamPA1006"][QUOTE="Phenogeek"]I hate McDonalds. The breakfasts and the milkshakes are nice, but the burgers and fries etc. are just... gross. Too greasy, too overly fried, too much everything. Plus the servers are always rude idiots.The_Lipscomb

Or actually knows what good food tastes like.

Don't even remember the last time I've been to Mcdonald's. I like Taco Bell, Wendy's and Subway better anyways.

Been to Taco Bell, CVS, and Shell recently.