Indiana burger chain named one of the best regional fast food brands in the nation

A northwest Indiana dining scene staple has been named one of the best regional fast food chains in the U.S.

Schoop’s Hamburgers was ranked number 10 in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food category released Wednesday.

The 1950s-style restaurant chain is known for its juicy, grilled burgers with crispy edges.

The USA Today 10Best winners were selected by readers who voted on nominees from a panel of industry experts. 

Schoop’s, based in Munster,  has 15 locations,  primarily in northwestern Indiana and the southern Chicago suburbs.

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Best fast food restaurants:USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards

Allen Schoop opened the first Schoop’s Hamburgers in Hammond, Indiana in 1948.

Schoop’s began franchising in 1984.

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USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards Best Regional Fast Food

1. Skyline Chili

2. Biscuitville 

3. Dick's Drive-In

4. Z-Burger 

5. Lion's Choice 

6. Hattie B's Hot Chicken 

7. Taco Cabana

8. In-N-Out Burger

9. Whataburger

10. Schoop's Hamburgers 

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