When it comes to steakhouses, one of the biggest differentiators is the quality of beef they serve. Beef grade matters: USDA Prime is rare, well-marbled, and often only found in premium steakhouses.

A report released Thursday graded the beef of top U.S. restaurant chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks, giving only one an “A” grade and many of them an “F” grade. In the Chain Reaction V ...