Regional Fast Food Restaurants We Wish Were Everywhere

If you’ve ever made a big move across the country, you’ve probably heard locals raving about a restaurant chain you’re not familiar with, or at least haven’t tried. While plenty of fast food chains are nationwide and worldwide, there are others that are still sadly just regional, which means you have to travel quite a distance to get your hands on their food. From the fairly new fast food joint that is spreading across the country to the iconic California burger joint you’ve heard about, let’s take a look at some regional fast food restaurants that we wish were everywhere.

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Friendly's | 0:00
Torchy's Tacos | 1:01
Pal's Sudden Service | 2:05
Shake Shack | 2:43
Taco Cabana | 3:25
In-N-Out Burger | 4:13

[MashedFood]

Which fast food restaurant that's not around you do wish was nearby?

[Skerted]

No Culver’s? They’re the best in the Midwest

[brianarmstrong]

You really put Taco Cabana but not What-A-Burger!?

[Jedi_Knigga]

Cheezer’s, Krusty Krab, Weenie Hut Jr., Goofy Goober, Cake and Bacon, Wing Kingdom, Krusty Burger, and The Drunken Clam...

[ScorpionHeatseeker]

You forgot Whataburger, but Kudos for mentioning Torchy's!

[mikehurt]

You forgot Bruams. Its a fast food resturant/ grocery store/ ice cream shop. Every restuarnt less than 300 miles away from the farm in Okahoma to make sure everything is fresh

[fireblast]

surprised things like Culver's, Chik Fil A, White Castle, and Steak N Shake aren't on here. I can kinda see Steak n Shake as it's not exactly 'fast food' per se, but the

[brismell]

pal's is the best!!!! I'm eating pals rn xD

[oscarmorales]

Where's Culver's? Butterburgers, cheese curds and custard for life. Also Shake Shack is soooo overpriced, $5 for a tiny cup of a concrete mixer? And they hardly put any vanilla in their custard. Meanwhile I can buy a large concrete at Culver's for the same price.

[michaelmcfarlin]

Y'all forgot about Cookout, the king of the South East.

[lindsayuwu]

As an East Tennessean, thank you for mentioning Pal’s. It’s truly an experience

[tawnypelt]

Where is Bojangles? This restaurant has lots of locations in NC (where I live) and a few in VA and other places. This restaurant is known for their fried chicken and biscuits. Also, their sweet tea is amazing

[dahvay]

Torchy's began as a food trailer in Austin, not San Antonio. Also, how is Whataburger not on this list?!

[tiffanyb]

I'm from MD and I moved out west 20 years ago...I miss Friendly's so much! There is no ice cream place out here that compares.

[Jeff-BrokenJaw]

Just had Shake Shack for the first time a couple weeks ago. It's one of the best burgers I've ever had, but it's hard to justify $15 for a double cheeseburger, fries, and a small drink. Smashburger is just as good but costs about $5 less, and their Smashfries (seasoned with rosemary and garlic) puts at the top for me.

[billyt]

Once waited 35mins in line at Madison Square Park for SHAKE SHACK and it was well worth the wait!

[demographicsisdestiny]

PAL’S I loooove me some Pal’s especially their cheddar rounds in the AM for breakfast

[giovaniutomo]

I wish krabby patty is everywhere man, idk

[idiot]

I've lived in Southwest Virginia for a year now. I'm moving, and the only thing I'll miss is Pal's Sudden Service

[InJeffable]

Braum's is missing from this list.

Braum's is a burger joint, ice cream parlor, and convenience store in one with locations in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. They have really nice burgers and the best fast food shakes I've ever tried. They also have my favorite soft serve frozen yogurt.