"The hamburger may bear the name of some distant German city, but the food is as American as it comes. Though the idea of a meat patty served with bread took shape in various cultures over the centuries, the food we know and love today bears the unique American traits of being very meaty, easy to mass-produce, and a friend to condiments like our beloved ketchup and mayo. In fact, Americans consume an estimated 50 billion burgers each year."
"Historically, Wendy's was widely considered superior to McDonald's, Burger King, and other major burger chains of the 1980s and 1990s in terms of quality (though not necessarily popularity), at least in my house. Perhaps people perceived a higher grade of ingredients and service, or it might have been the novelty of the square-shaped burgers. Either way, this perception is long gone, with many Reddit users saying the chain has gone downhill in recent years."
The hamburger evolved into a distinctly American food marked by very meaty patties, ease of mass production, and common use of condiments like ketchup and mayonnaise. Americans consume roughly 50 billion burgers annually. Burgers are available at restaurants and steakhouses but are most consistently found at national burger chains. Chain quality varies widely, with some chains experiencing perceived declines in recent years based on consumer feedback. Rankings of burger chains prioritize personal tastes, national polls, available options, and especially ingredient quality. Smaller chains can stand out by sourcing higher-grade beef blends from reputable suppliers.
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