McMichigan? The Mitten Home to America’s Most McDonald’s?

Ah, yes, the allure of Michigan's McDonald's. The golden arches of nostalgia for generations that remember watching your parent's hands on the steering wheel, hoping they'd move in the direction of the golden arches, and when they did jackpot! The toys were excellent, the fries were super-sized, and Grimace collectible glasses were in every cupboard. Of course, all the fun ended when the cashier said, "Sorry, the ice cream machine is down."

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But let's not pretend the disappointment of a missed Oreo McFlurry ever stopped anyone from going back. McDonald's is practically a rite of passage, not just for Michiganders but for the entire country. But which state has the most arches in America?

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Michigan is a state that can flex its dominance when it comes to fast food locations. The Mitten State ranks in America's top 5 states for the most McDonald's locations per 100,000 people. What can we say? We're overachievers in the world of nuggets.

Still, mixed emotions fill me (and the desire for a Double Quarter Pounder) as I bring you the countdown to the state with the most McDonald's per capita. Does Michigan claim the greasy throne, or does another state out-fry us? Do we even want the title?

I know you're on the edge of your seat -- don't worry, the big reveal is coming. For now, I'll let you sit and savor the anticipation. Get ready to find out which state is the TRUE McDonald's capital of the U.S., and spoiler alert: the ice cream machine is down.