America’s favorite chain eatery is a bakery that has 15 Colorado locations

If you asked you to guess America’s favorite chain eatery, you probably wouldn’t guess the place that is at the top of the list in 2025. Although, if you try it, you’ll probably agree!

Nation’s Restaurant News is out with its second annual list of favorite restaurant chains. The data shows that Americans love variety and the trend is expected to continue, but number one is for the sweet tooth. Here are the top 10 favorite chains:

1. Nothing Bundt Cakes
2. Ruth’s Chris Steak House
3. Dutch Bros Coffee
4. Seasons 52
5. Tropical Smoothie Café
6. The Capital Grille
7. Fogo de Chão
8. Smoothie King
9. Bahama Breeze Island Grille
10. Texas Roadhouse

In case you want to try it, Nothing Bundt Cakes has 15 Colorado locations, including nine in the Denver metro area. Find the one closest to you here.