You're not alone. According to one study, Americans spend about $1,200 on fast food every year. Places like McDonald's and Burger King do everything in their power to get you to spend more money ...

Every once in a while, though, a quick-serve restaurant chain comes ... When people talk about fast food restaurants that "aren't that bad for you," Chipotle is often the first spot they mention.

(Check our buying guide and Ratings for fast-food restaurants, and look at our gripe-o-meter to see what bugs Americans when they dine out.) That's according to Consumer Reports' latest fast-food ...

So, when it comes to casual dining, which are the most trusted fast-food restaurants? Clarify Capital recently surveyed 1,000 Americans about the brands they trust across several industries ...

According to a survey conducted by Lending Tree, which surveyed 2,000 Americans, 78% of participants say they now view fast food as a luxury rather than a way to get a quick and cheap bite to eat ...