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Iowa’s Most Common Fast Food Restaurants May Surprise You [LIST]
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.

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.
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.
LOOK: Most common fast food chains in Iowa
Gallery Credit: Stacker
As for our neighbors to the north...
Most common fast food chains in Minnesota
Gallery Credit: Stacker