Survey ranks the best and worst McDonald’s in the US — New Jersey beat out New York

Survey ranks the best and worst McDonald’s in the US — New Jersey beat out New York

The Aloha State is the Mac-daddy when it comes to Golden Arches. New Jersey boasted the second highest rated McDonald’s branches in the nation behind Hawaii, according to a survey by Restaurant Furniture. To gauge which regions “serve up the best Golden Arches experience, the restaurant furnishing purveyor examined over 8.7 million customer reviews on … Read more

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Your ‘annoying ‘sleeping habits can push your partner away, new survey reveals

Over a fifth of Americans have broken up with a partner due to their annoying sleep habits, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed 17% have ended a relationship solely due to their ex-partner’s disruptive nighttime habits, while 6% said this was part of why the relationship failed. And for … Read more

Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey

Shocking amount of Gen Z employees pretend to be productive at work: survey

These 9-to-five phonies are just phoning it in.   Gen Z worker bees are only pretending to get the job done, buzzing around the office with paperwork to look busy and click-clacking on their keyboards to feign fastidiousness. This, according to stinging new data on the laziness of laborers.  “Sixty-six percent of employees and 73% of managers … Read more

Parents of teens lose 48 nights of sleep per year worrying about their children’s growing online presence: survey

Parents of teens lose 48 nights of sleep per year worrying about their children’s growing online presence: survey

The average parent loses the equivalent of 48 nights of sleep each year worrying about their child — with concerns about technology emerging as the biggest contributors. A new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children finds that families are entering the school year under growing tech-driven anxiety as concerns over screen time, social media, … Read more

Social media users consume over 150 hours of ‘oddly satisfying’ videos a year — and admit to a revolting habit: survey

Social media users consume over 150 hours of ‘oddly satisfying’ videos a year — and admit to a revolting habit: survey

Nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a grand total of 156 hours consuming that content per year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who love oddly satisfying videos (59%) spend almost half an hour per day consuming this content, adding up to … Read more

The ideal movie length for American viewers is shorter than you think: survey

The ideal movie length for American viewers is shorter than you think: survey

Americans want shorter films— the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes, according to new research. That’s the finding of a new survey of 2,000 people from Talker Research, which indicates Americans want less time in movie theaters overall. While the average ideal movie length came in at just under the hour-and-a-half mark, only ten … Read more

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans eat meals in their car 3 times a week — and New Yorkers drive and munch more than most: survey

Americans will eat meals in their car three times a week – despite the risk of stained seats and greasy steering wheels. A poll of 2,000 adults found Georgians eat the highest percentage of drive-through dinners, gridlock-lunches, and bumper-to-bumper breakfasts. New Yorkers came in second place for the most popular ‘drive and bite’ states, followed … Read more

Half of parents admit they have ‘no idea’ how they will afford kids’ college education: survey

Half of parents admit they have ‘no idea’ how they will afford kids’ college education: survey

Half of parents admit they have “no idea” how they’re going to afford their kids’ college education, according to new research. A survey of 500 parents of high school seniors who intend to enroll in a four-year university this fall and 500 parents of current four-year university students unveiled the realistic struggles they face in … Read more

Americans reveal whom they’d most like to go on a long road trip with: survey

Americans reveal whom they’d most like to go on a long road trip with: survey

Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more

Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Gen Z, millennials believe nostalgia is taking over travel in 2026: survey

Half of Americans believe 2026 will be a “year of nostalgia,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 general population Americans revealed that 48% see 2026 as a year focused on nostalgia — and this was especially common among younger respondents, perhaps fueled by social media trends like “2026 is the new 2016.” Sixty-one … Read more

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

A new survey has revealed the nation’s deepest, darkest snacking confessions — with three in five admitting they have a secret stash hidden somewhere in their home. A poll of 5,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states who are up-to-date on pop culture found that more than half (53%) have no shame in eating an … Read more

Majority of adults caring for their parents say it helps heal their relationships: survey

Majority of adults caring for their parents say it helps heal their relationships: survey

In spite of burnout and exhaustion, most Americans who are caring for an aging parent said it has healed their relationship with them. That’s according to a recent survey of 2,000 sandwich generation parents who also care for an aging parent, in which most (88%) said that caregiving has given them a life-changing reset with … Read more

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

Trouble dating? Your messy car could be dirtying your love life: survey

In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take … Read more

Americans voices concerns over tap water safety: survey

Americans voices concerns over tap water safety: survey

Although three in four Americans polled say they “care a lot” about what they put in their bodies, 35% have not thought about one essential part of their health in the past year: the quality of their tap water. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that, at a time when most claim to … Read more

One state has the most expensive pizza in the nation — and it’s not New York: survey

One state has the most expensive pizza in the nation — and it’s not New York: survey

If summer road trips have you craving pizza, a new report spotlights key places across the country to stop for the most affordable slice. With Americans continuing to watch their spending on dining out, the survey highlights where travelers can stretch their food budgets the furthest while on the road this summer. In its US Pizza … Read more

Financial struggles are taking a toll on men’s mental health: survey

Financial struggles are taking a toll on men’s mental health: survey

Over half of men admit that financial struggles have made them feel like they’ve fallen short of “being a man,” according to a recent survey. In honor of Men’s Mental Health Month in June, the survey polled 2,000 men, evenly split by generation, to investigate how money difficulties and societal pressure to provide have impacted … Read more

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That’s no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1,200 miles per year, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans evenly split by generation. That … Read more

Americans demand ban on dynamic pricing — while a baffling portion prefer real-time price fluctuations: survey

Americans demand ban on dynamic pricing — while a baffling portion prefer real-time price fluctuations: survey

Getting a bargain today can feel like hitting a moving target. Inflation-weary US customers are fed up with feeling like they’re on an economic teeter-totter. A recent survey found that nearly 70% of Americans are concerned about surveillance pricing jacking up the cost of goods — although a troubling 20% think the price tags will … Read more

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Survey finds Americans turning to cheese for taste, versatility and protein

Americans love cheese, and many see it as a good source of protein, according to a new survey. With 52% self-identifying as “cheese-obsessed” in the poll, Americans’ love of cheese is well established, but new research suggests it’s playing an even bigger role in how people think about food today. The survey of 5,000 Americans … Read more

Gen Z isn’t nixing booze this summer — they’re just redefining how they’re drinking: survey shows

Gen Z isn’t nixing booze this summer — they’re just redefining how they’re drinking: survey shows

Young Americans aren’t opting out of summer drinking — they’re redefining how they do it, according to new data. A recent survey of 2,000 21+ Americans who drink alcohol found that Gen Z respondents were the most likely to say they plan to consume alcohol when celebrating at summer events and socializing with friends this … Read more