Big Fast Food Chains Score Poorly In Consumer Study

Next time you get a craving for McDonald's, KFC, Burger King or Taco Bell, think twice. There's better options out there, and not just the healthy stuff, either.

According to a survey by Consumer Reports , those 4 chains rated the lowest in a survey of 53 other fast-food chains. The reason they rated so low? Their food was "uninspired" and the service was just so-so. The study found that the smaller chains, such as Chick-Fil-A, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza, offer much better food for a better value.

Other findings in the survey showed that many diners pick where they eat based on the price, and that diners were less pleased with service when they ordered buffet-style, through a fast-food window, or when they had food delivered. And contrary to popular belief, fast food chains do have lots of healthy eating options. The problem is no one's ordering them.

Fast food diners want good food at a low price. That's kind of the idea the industry was built on, right?