Double the patties, really?

Two patties promise twice the payoff, but that math rarely holds up on the tray. The whole test starts from doubting it.

“Double the patties should mean double the deliciousness, but does it?”

Taste and value both count

The ranking judged each burger on two things at once: how good it tasted and whether the price felt fair. A great burger at a silly price loses ground.

Thirteen chains, no shortcuts

McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Shake Shack, White Castle, Whataburger, P. Terry's, Five Guys, Cook Out, Checkers, Sonic, 7th Street Burger and In-N-Out all got tried.

Regional names in the mix

Alongside the national giants sit chains plenty of people have never seen, like P. Terry's, Cook Out and 7th Street Burger. The field is wider than the usual suspects.

National Cheeseburger Day

September 18 brings a wave of limited-time deals. McDonald's is handing out a free double cheeseburger with any $1 purchase.

“chains are rolling out limited-time deals to celebrate”

A $5.90 burger wins

The top spot went to a burger costing $5.90, beating pricier rivals outright. Spending more did not buy a better double cheeseburger.

“Here's every fast-food double cheeseburger ranked from worst to best.”