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Trending Fast food restaurant in Normal, Illinois

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover fast food restaurant making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

calendar_monthScores as of October 30, 2026

The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Normal
Illustrative image: Destination dining room
72.7
#1

Normal Illinois

Five Guys

trending_up+11.5pts
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
73.5
#2

Normal Illinois

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

trending_up+9.5pts
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Illustrative image: Moody restaurant interior with polished service
66.8
#3

Normal Illinois

Sonic Drive-In

trending_up+5.2pts
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Illustrative image: Chef-led tasting counter framed in warm wood
#4

McDonald's

place Normal, Illinois

trending_up+5.1pts
65.3
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Illustrative image: High-end plated dish
#5

Chipotle Mexican Grill

place Normal, Illinois

trending_up+3.2pts
66.3
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Illustrative image: Refined sushi or chef counter interior
#6

Portillo's Normal

place Normal, Illinois

trending_up+2.1pts
75.9
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Illustrative image: Destination dining room
#7

Chick-fil-A

place Normal, Illinois

trending_up+1.2pts
78.6
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Illustrative image: Close-up of a bright coastal restaurant dish
#8

McDonald's

place Normal, Illinois

trending_up+1.1pts
59.8
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A little context

Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 30, 2026; the comparison target is September 30, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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