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A new survey has revealed America’s ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald’s french fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake.
A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults took an a la carte look at their favorite items from fast food joints, aiming to uncover their ideal spread.
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