Countdown: Top 10 Most Loved Brands of 2025

#10 — Olive Garden

• Breadsticks! Endless salad.
• General excitement.

#9 — Mountain Mike’s Pizza

• Not a local option for the hosts.
• Quick note that it’s a national brand.

#8 — Texas Roadhouse

• Acknowledgment of local locations, including new ones.
• Share personal experiences.

#7 — Nothing Bundt Cakes

• Surprise at the ranking.
• Reactions to the popularity of the brand.

#6 — BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse

• Praise for the food.
• Mention the famous Pizookie dessert.

#5 — In-N-Out Burger

• Not available locally, but loved by those who grew up with it.
• Funny note about order 67 being removed due to customers’ antics.

#4 — First Watch

• Great breakfast spot.
• Hosts discuss visiting frequently.
• Quick mention of bar options (bottomless mimosas?).

#3 — BBQ Chicken (all lowercase)

• Not familiar in Florida.
• Quick commentary on unknown brands on the list.

#2 — Trader Joe’s

• Hosts don’t shop there because it’s not nearby.
• Talk about its cult-like fan base.

#1 — Dave’s Hot Chicken

• Highlighted as the #1 most loved brand.
• Hosts discuss:
• New locations popping up everywhere.
• Traffic chaos near locations.
• Surprising fact: Drake and Samuel L. Jackson invested, helping its explosive growth.
• Clarify it’s Dave’s, not Drake’s Hot Chicken.
• Personal desire to try it.