Hollis Johnson
Chick-fil-A reigns supreme among the teens.
- Chick-fil-A is officially teens' favorite restaurant, according to Piper Jaffray's biannual survey.
- The chicken chain has knocked Starbucks from the top spot among average- and upper-income teens.
- Here are the five restaurant chains that teens love the most.
Chick-fil-A has fully won over the teens.
On Monday, Piper Jaffray released its biannual survey of teen preferences. And, for the first time ever, Chick-fil-A is finally the supreme leader among the teens.
In April, Chick-fil-A took the top spot of preferred restaurant brands among upper-income teens in Piper Jaffray's biannual survey. Now, Chick-fil-A has taken the top spot among average-income teens as well, ranking No. 1 with both groups in Piper Jaffray's latest report.
Winning over Gen Z is crucial to the future of restaurant chains, as the industry grow increasingly competitive. With 24% of upper-income teens' spending dedicated to restaurants, the teenage diner is a valuable customer.
Here are the top five restaurants among average teens in the US: