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We all are aware of big fast food brands such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Subway. Apart from these, our country is also the home of many other fast food brands, each with its unique food dishes and a loyal patronage. Here are 20 fast-food joints you have probably never heard about.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
The first Freddy’s opened in 2002 in Kansas, and two years later, it became a chain known for crispy, thin steakburgers and rich frozen custards. Freddy’s enterprise, which today includes more than 300 outlets throughout the United States, specializes in hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and all kinds of fries, epitomizing “taste sensation in classic fast food.”
Blake’s Lotaburger
Blake’s Lotaburger, which was established in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1952, is known for its Lotaburger, which is served with New Mexico green chile. The chain boasts of high standards including fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it has grown to over 70 outlets, located mostly in the Southwest, that sell a range of burgers, breakfast burritos, and milkshakes.
Bojangles
Bojangles is a fast food chain majorly located in Kentucky, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and North Carolina. You will feel the real South coming right to your plate. Bojangles sells fried chicken pieces and sandwiches, including delicious sides such as dirty rice, cut green beans, mac ‘n’ cheese, and coleslaw. Moreover, the eatery offers fantastic family deals.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s is one of the nation’s largest competitors to Chick-fil-A and KFC. The menu primarily features hot, crispy chicken fingers; they also sell chicken sandwiches, Texas toast, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and soft drinks. This chain was established in 1996 and is now present in over 665 locations across the country.
Cook Out
Cook Out is a chain of fast-food establishments in the Southeastern United States known for its char-grilled burgers, barbecue, and distinct range of milkshakes. Founded in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1989, Cook Out has become one of the most popular and least expensive restaurants, serving dishes like hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and quesadillas.
Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos was founded in Austin, Texas, in 2006, starting from a food trailer. The quirky taco shop quickly gained fame while dishing out tacos, including Trailer Park and Dirty Sanchez. It is present in over 60 locations in Texas. It serves a range of tacos, burritos, and sides made from fresh ingredients and flavors.
Portillo’s
In 1963, Portillo’s was established in Villa Park, Illinois. The restaurant’s menu focuses on Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and chocolate cake shakes. With the traditional look of a diner, Portillo’s offers a retro vibe to its patrons. Portillo’s offers an expansive range of menu options, from succulent hamburgers, wraps, soups, and salads to tender ribs.
Taco Time
Taco Time is a fast food chain that specializes in Mexican-inspired foods, including tacos, burritos, and nachos. It was founded in Eugene, Oregon, in 1960. The chain is known for using fresh ingredients and features a wide variety of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes. It is present in over 300 locations across the Pacific Northwest and the Western United States.
Skyline Chili
Skyline Chili was established in 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The restaurant is best known for its Cincinnati-style chili that is placed on top of spaghetti or hot dogs, known locally as “coneys.” The chili is a blend of cinnamon and cocoa that combines salty and sweet flavors. Moreover, it has many locations in several parts of the US, primarily the Midwest.
Culver’s
Culver’s was founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin. It is known for its ButterBurgers and fresh, frozen custard. The brand uses fresh, locally-made products and has different other sandwiches, salads, and sides. Culver’s are located in more than 700 locations across the United States.
The Habit Burger Grill
First established in Santa Barbara, California, in 1969, The Habit Burger Grill is renowned for its charbroiled burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Founded with the quest for novelty and flavor, this chain now operates more than 250 restaurants throughout the United States. It offers a casual dining experience based on simplicity, taste, and value.
Andy’s Frozen Custard
Andy’s Frozen Custard, founded in 1986 in Osage Beach, Missouri, is a chain known for its high-quality frozen custard treats, including concretes, sundaes, and shakes. The brand’s treats are made with high-quality, fresh custard made throughout the day. Andy’s has over 80 locations in the Midwest and the Southern United States.
Steak ‘n Shake
Steak ‘n Shake was established in Normal, Illinois, in 1934 and is named after its “steakburgers” and milkshakes. The diner-style chain focuses on steakburgers, although it also serves burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast items. The most identifiable thing concerning Steak ‘n Shake is its thin, crispy fries and “hand-dipped” milkshakes.
Teriyaki Madness
This restaurant was founded in Las Vegas in 2004 and specializes in teriyaki meals with chicken, tofu, and beef served on rice or noodles. The chain has grown enormously over the past ten years and now has over 100 restaurants. With its increasing popularity, you are expected to hear more about this fast-casual restaurant in the foreseeable future.
Pickleman’s
Pickleman’s is a fast-casual chain based in Columbia, Missouri that was established in 2005. Toasted sandwiches are among the most popular items on its menu. It also serves soups, salads, and cannonball pizza. The chain claims to use the highest quality ingredients and has several vegetarian options.
Pollo Tropical
Florida’s most loved poultry joint, Pollo Tropical, is famous for its citrus-marinade, grilled chicken over exquisite sauces such as guava-based barbecue and rum-flavored pineapple. Established in 1988, the Caribbean-themed restaurant boomed with success in Florida but struggled to step out of the sunshine state.
Wawa
Wawa was established in 1902 as a dairy farm in Pennsylvania and then grew into a chain of convenience stores serving fresh food and beverages. Its offering includes hoagies, coffee, and a variety of snack options, and it has expanded to become a popular chain in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Runza
Runza’s, with its original sandwich, is the pride of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska. The sandwich, which is a classic German-Russian dish, is made up of ground beef, onions, and cabbage, delicately wrapped in freshly baked bread. If you are lucky enough to be in the neighborhood, do not miss the chance to try their crinkle-cut fries.
Biscuitville
Biscuitville was founded in Graham, North Carolina, in 1966. This chain is all about Southern breakfast foods, particularly its fresh, made-from-scratch biscuits. It uses locally sourced natural ingredients and offers a range of biscuit sandwiches, platters, and sweets. Biscuitville has 60 stores in North Carolina and Virginia.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s is an ice cream and classic diner restaurant founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1935. The chain serves burgers, sandwiches, salads, and breakfasts. However, it is best known for its wide variety of ice cream, featuring sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream cakes. Friendly’s has restaurants mainly in the Northeastern US.
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