2 Out Of 3 Considering Fast Food For Valentine’s Day, Find Out Rhode Island’s Top Spot

A recent survey determined two out of three prospective Valentine’s Day diners would consider having fast food on the most romantic day of the year.

“White-tablecloth restaurants, prix-fixe menus, and eye-watering wine markups are out; drive-thrus, value meals, and ‘would you like fries with that?’ are very much in,” the release said. “In 2026, romance isn’t dead – it’s just been supersized, discounted, and served in a cardboard box.”

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MarketBeat polled 3,004 couples, asking them whether they are considering dining at a fast-food restaurant for Valentine’s Day this year.

“The answer was emphatic: 67% said they absolutely are,” according to MarketBeat.

“Sonic appeals to couples who want Valentine’s Day to feel different without trying too hard,” the release from MarketBeat said.

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“Eating in the car, sharing fries, sipping something neon — it all feels informal and oddly intimate,” according to the release. “There’s no table service awkwardness, no lingering bill, just an easy, slightly retro experience. It’s a choice that says romance doesn’t need ceremony, just good timing and a place where nobody’s dressed up.”

Following Sonic for the top Valentine’s Day fast food picks were Chick-fil-A (fortunately Valentine’s isn’t on a Sunday this year), Dairy Queen, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

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