Yum Brands currently owns KFC ( Kentucky Fried Chicken). In 1964, Colonel Sanders sold KFC to a group of investors led by John Y. Brown Jr. and Jack C. Massey for $2 million. People are crazy about KFC in the far east.
Nebraska is the state most obsessed with fast food, new study reveals. Indiana ranks as the second most fast food-obsessed state, followed by Tennessee and Ohio.
New data reveals the states most obsessed with fast food, with Nebraska taking the top spot. The research, carried out by PriceListo examined Google Trends data to analyze the past 12 months of Google searches across America for search terms frequently associated with fast food. These terms were then combined to give each state a total score to discover the states with the most fast food-obsessed residents.
The study revealed that Nebraska ranks as the most fast food-obsessed state in America. With a total score of 507 out of a possible 600, Nebraska topped the list due to its population having the highest search levels for two of the six keywords used in the study. For example, the keywords ‘fast food’ and ‘fast food restaurant’ are searched the most in Nebraska. Indiana ranks as the second most fast food-obsessed state in the country. Indiana has the highest proportion of its population searching for the term ‘Burger King’ and the third-highest searches for ‘McDonalds’, contributing to the state’s total score of 499 out of 600. Tennessee ranks as the third most fast food-obsessed state in the country, with a total score of 483.
The study revealed that Tennessee has the fifth-highest level of searches for ‘KFC ( Kentucky Fried Chicken)’ and the seventh-highest level for the term ‘fast food’ in the country. The study found that Ohio ranks as the fourth most fast food-obsessed state.
Ohio has the highest level of searches for the company ‘McDonalds’ and the eighth-highest level of searches for the company ‘Burger King’, giving the state a total score of 481 out of a possible 600. The study placed Alabama next in the ranking, as the fifth most fast food-obsessed state, with a total score of 478. Alabama had the seventh-highest search levels for ‘Burger King’ as well as ranked fifth-highest for searches for the term ‘fast food near me.’
Kentucky, the home of KFC, ranked sixth overall with a score of 477 out of 600 – just slightly lower than Alabama. Unsurprisingly, Kentucky searched for ‘KFC’ more than any other state, but also searched for ‘McDonalds’ at the second-highest rate of any state. The top ten is rounded out by Missouri ranking in seventh place, South Dakota in eighth, followed by Arkansas and Oklahoma in ninth and tenth place, respectively.
A spokesperson for PriceListo commented on the study:
“Not only does fast food taste great, it is also massively convenient and affordable, making it the go-to option for many when they’re stuck for what to eat. This study provides a fascinating insight into which states tend to opt for a fast food treat the most and which chains are the most preferable.”
This research was conducted by PriceListo, which is a fast, free, and transparent consumer pricing platform. Founded by a veteran team of pricing web experts, PriceListo has accurate pricing information for hundreds of thousands of businesses.
Experts from Nasty Gal have carried out new research, revealing which state is the best for a low cost, fun, and safe night out. The study analyzed factors such as the cost of a cocktail, cab, fast food meal, the number of bars, and safety in each state.
Wisconsin ranked in first place, with the cheapest cocktails, and the most five star bars and clubs per 1,000 people.
Best & Worst U.S. states for a Girl’s Night Out
A new study from fashion experts at Nasty Gal reveals which U.S. states top the charts for a safe and affordable night out. The experts used cost of living data to find the average cost of a cocktail, cab (5 mile journey), fast food meal, bottle of wine, and a high street party dress.
The study used data from Trip Advisor to analyze the number of bars and clubs per 1,000 people in each state, along with the number of five star rated venues. Safety is essential, the experts also factored in the safety of each state before scoring each location a total score out of 100.
Best U.S. States for a Girl’s Night Out
The data revealed that Wisconsin is the best state for a night out, thanks to its low-cost cocktails and highest number of bars and clubs per 1,000 people.
In total, there are 1,107 bars and clubs in Wisconsin, by which 18% were rated five star, making this the highest rating for this factor overall.
The average cost of a cocktail ($7.30) is significantly lower than many other states.
In California ,you will spend around $15 per drink, and pay half the price in Wisconsin.
Wyoming comes in second place due to its affordability factors. The data reveals that a fast-food meal here costs an average of $5.90, which is significantly less than most other states where it ranges from $7 to $10.
If you are looking for a new dress, you can grab a bargain, with the average cost of a high street dress just $26.11.
A bottle of wine from the local store is reported to be cheaper in Wyoming, coming in at just $9.66 on average. It’s also the best option for those who want a more relaxed night out, as the smallest state in the United States of America.
In third place, Vermont takes the reign, as the safest city for a night out and famous for its breathtaking scenery, meaning you can party under the stars.
North Dakota which has 551 bars and clubs across the state, giving you plenty of options to choose from. If you want to say cheers with a glass of something sweet, cocktails and wine are reasonably priced here.
Also making the top five is Iowa, which is a firm favourite for a night out thanks to Iowa and Iowa State University enrolling over 30,000 students each.
Texas ranks at the bottom of the list, due to low safety levels and high overall costs. California ranks in the bottom three and one of the most expensive, has a low proportion of bars and clubs in relation to its population.
You can see the full dataset below.
State
Population
Cocktail cost
Bottle of wine cost
Cost of high st dress
Cost of a cab (5miles)
Bars per 1000
5* bars per 1000
Fast food meal cost
Safety Score (100)
Total Score out of 100
Wisconsin
5,813,568
$ 7.30
$ 15.00
$ 41.30
$ 23.00
0.19
0.04
$ 8.00
54.67
78.26
Wyoming
577,737
$ 12.00
$ 9.66
$ 26.11
$ 17.02
0.11
0.02
$ 5.90
52.43
75.74
Vermont
626,299
$ 11.00
$ 13.00
$ 36.99
$ 10.39
0.09
0.01
$ 8.75
69.49
75.55
North Dakota
760,077
$ 8.41
$ 11.60
$ 38.33
$ 18.80
0.16
0.03
$ 7.50
45.87
72.97
Iowa
3,156,145
$ 8.00
$ 16.00
$ 40.30
$ 16.00
0.12
0.02
$ 7.66
55.16
72.00
Nevada
3,034,392
$ 11.50
$ 13.50
$ 52.25
$ 18.86
0.19
0.03
$ 8.66
50.4
70.21
Minnesota
5,611,179
$ 14.00
$ 13.00
$ 41.01
$ 16.79
0.09
0.01
$ 8.15
64.02
68.97
South Dakota
882,235
$ 10.00
$ 12.00
$ 40.29
$ 17.80
0.16
0.02
$ 9.00
45.29
67.75
Nebraska
1,929,268
$ 8.50
$ 13.95
$ 47.60
$ 15.50
0.11
0.02
$ 7.60
48.62
67.67
Rhode Island
1,057,315
$ 11.00
$ 16.00
$ 38.00
$ 16.00
0.07
0.01
$ 8.00
60.19
66.54
New Hampshire
1,356,458
$ 12.00
$ 12.00
$ 36.80
$ 18.90
0.05
0.01
$ 9.30
65.35
66.01
Maine
1,338,404
$ 12.00
$ 14.60
$ 39.70
$ 18.95
0.07
0.01
$ 9.50
66.24
66.00
Indiana
6,691,878
$ 10.00
$ 12.66
$ 35.20
$ 16.50
0.05
0.01
$ 7.60
57.06
65.77
West Virginia
1,805,832
$ 11.00
$ 13.50
$ 26.67
$ 11.32
0.04
0.01
$ 7.00
44.74
65.49
Montana
1,062,305
$ 10.30
$ 16.30
$ 73.00
$ 18.10
0.16
0.03
$ 8.30
38.93
63.63
Massachusetts
6,902,149
$ 13.33
$ 14.30
$ 40.00
$ 15.46
0.05
0.01
$ 8.33
61.83
63.63
Michigan
9,995,915
$ 9.00
$ 13.00
$ 48.30
$ 20.00
0.06
0.01
$ 7.60
55.52
63.49
North Carolina
10,383,620
$ 10.60
$ 14.30
$ 47.60
$ 13.60
0.05
0.01
$ 8.00
54.78
63.49
Illinois
12,741,080
$ 15.00
$ 12.50
$ 38.70
$ 12.14
0.09
0.01
$ 8.50
51.17
63.42
Washington, D.C.
689,545
$ 15.00
$ 13.00
$ 86.00
$ 18.00
0.19
0.01
$ 9.00
50.95
63.32
Kentucky
4,468,402
$ 10.50
$ 11.00
$ 36.60
$ 16.97
0.04
0.01
$ 8.10
51.32
62.49
Oregon
4,190,713
$ 10.30
$ 16.00
$ 47.66
$ 25.22
0.09
0.01
$ 8.66
55.89
62.07
Connecticut
3,572,665
$ 10.30
$ 17.00
$ 42.00
$ 15.46
0.03
0.00
$ 9.00
62.12
62.06
Utah
3,161,105
$ 11.00
$ 16.30
$ 37.30
$ 17.60
0.02
0.00
$ 9.00
62.54
60.93
Hawaii
1,420,491
$ 13.00
$ 13.30
$ 43.60
$ 18.35
0.07
0.01
$ 10.00
56.44
60.62
Alaska
737,438
$ 11.00
$ 15.60
$ 53.40
$ 15.41
0.08
0.01
$ 9.97
50.98
60.42
Delaware
967,171
$ 9.00
$ 14.99
$ 37.88
$ 22.80
0.04
0.01
$ 7.50
52.5
60.24
New Mexico
2,095,428
$ 9.50
$ 12.33
$ 42.46
$ 25.73
0.04
0.01
$ 7.50
52.66
60.02
Washington
7,614,893
$ 13.30
$ 17.30
$ 53.00
$ 26.60
0.07
0.01
$ 9.30
59.88
58.33
Ohio
11,689,442
$ 10.00
$ 16.00
$ 43.00
$ 21.60
0.07
0.01
$ 8.00
48.35
58.32
South Carolina
5,084,127
$ 10.00
$ 13.30
$ 38.50
$ 17.90
0.05
0.01
$ 8.16
43.32
58.21
Idaho
1,754,208
$ 12.00
$ 14.60
$ 45.22
$ 23.46
0.08
0.01
$ 9.60
48.59
58.16
Louisiana
4,659,978
$ 10.00
$ 18.30
$ 34.30
$ 14.20
0.09
0.02
$ 8.30
33.18
57.92
Virginia
8,517,685
$ 11.00
$ 16.30
$ 48.30
$ 19.30
0.01
0.01
$ 8.60
55.98
57.69
Kansas
2,911,505
$ 8.50
$ 14.60
$ 42.43
$ 21.60
0.05
0.01
$ 7.60
44.67
57.17
Georgia
10,519,475
$ 12.50
$ 11.60
$ 45.90
$ 14.04
0.03
0.01
$ 7.60
44.21
57.16
Pennsylvania
12,807,060
$ 11.00
$ 16.30
$ 40.30
$ 19.00
0.07
0.00
$ 8.30
50.24
57.09
Alabama
4,887,871
$ 9.00
$ 13.00
$ 40.25
$ 19.60
0.03
0.01
$ 7.60
41.21
56.95
Arizona
7,171,646
$ 12.60
$ 16.00
$ 52.60
$ 17.30
0.05
0.01
$ 9.30
52.49
56.87
Colorado
5,695,564
$ 11.60
$ 16.00
$ 44.60
$ 18.06
0.08
0.01
$ 10.00
46.33
56.82
Oklahoma
3,943,079
$ 12.00
$ 15.80
$ 45.00
$ 19.97
0.08
0.02
$ 7.50
38.43
56.57
New York
19,542,209
$ 12.00
$ 19.00
$ 35.60
$ 23.30
0.04
0.00
$ 10.00
55.74
55.87
Florida
21,670,000
$ 12.60
$ 15.30
$ 51.60
$ 17.00
0.07
0.02
$ 9.30
41.22
55.86
Maryland
6,042,718
$ 12.00
$ 37.70
$ 40.00
$ 21.96
0.04
0.01
$ 8.30
57.32
55.52
New Jersey
8,908,520
$ 12.00
$ 16.00
$ 45.00
$ 35.00
0.04
0.00
$ 9.00
57.25
55.45
Tennessee
6,770,010
$ 11.00
$ 14.30
$ 41.00
$ 16.60
0.04
0.01
$ 8.30
42.6
55.40
Missouri
6,126,452
$ 11.00
$ 16.30
$ 47.30
$ 16.60
0.06
0.01
$ 8.30
41.48
54.64
Mississippi
2,963,914
$ 8.00
$ 12.49
$ 31.50
$ 22.18
0.03
0.00
$ 8.00
34.46
54.56
California
39,557,045
$ 15.30
$ 17.00
$ 46.30
$ 18.00
0.04
0.01
$ 11.00
52.99
54.32
Arkansas
3,013,825
$ 10.00
$ 13.25
$ 46.25
$ 15.60
0.02
0.00
$ 8.20
37.05
52.47
Texas
29,145,505
$ 12.30
$ 15.00
$ 54.30
$ 19.00
0.04
0.01
$ 9.30
34.78
48.59
Experts at Nasty Gal have broken it down the key differences between the most and least expensive states for a night out.
The Most Affordable…
Cocktails – Wisconsin $7.30
Bottle of wine – Wyoming $9.66
High Street dress – Wyoming $26.11
Cab (5 mile journey) – Vermont $10.39
Fast food meal – Wyoming $5.90
The Most Expensive…
Cocktails – California $15.30
Bottle of wine – Maryland $37.70
High Street dress – Washington $86.00
Cab (5 mile journey) – New Jersey $35.00
Fast food meal – California $11.00
From the study, Vermont came out as the safest city overall, followed by Maine and then New Hampshire. On the opposing end of the scale Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas ranked as the cities with lowest safety levels.
A spokesperson from Nasty Gal commented on the findings:
“There’s nothing more exciting than getting ready for a night out, however, if you want to have the time of your life without spending a fortune, it’s so important to know where to go. When you’ve got your best dress on, it can often be disappointing if the night doesn’t meet your expectations and you’re left with nothing more than an empty wallet. With that in mind, we hope this study can help those searching for a safe, low-cost, and exciting night with their favourite girls or guys.”
Methodology
Average cost of a cocktail, bottle of wine (mid-range), dress from a high street store, cab (5 mile) with starting tariff, and fast-food meal such as a McDonald’s Big Mac meal were sourced using cost of living data from Numbeo and Expatisan. To get an average cost for each state, data for the three most populated cities was collected and averaged out.
Trip Advisor data was used to find the number of bars and clubs in each state, along with the number given a 5* rating. We then used population data for each state to calculate how many bars/clubs per 1,000 people. Safety data for each state was sourced from world population review.
