15 Regional Fast Food Chains To Try On Your Next Road Trip
We have all have one regional fast food chain restaurant in our town that is our guilty obsession. Imagine a world where you could try every state’s exclusive food. Here…

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 17: In-N-Out Burgers are served at the John Varvatos 13th Annual Stuart House benefit presented by Chrysler with Kids’ Tent by Hasbro Studios at John Varvatos Boutique on April 17, 2016 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for John Varvatos)
Tommaso Boddi / StringerWe have all have one regional fast food chain restaurant in our town that is our guilty obsession.
Imagine a world where you could try every state’s exclusive food. Here are 15 regional fast food chains you need to try on your next road trip. We promise, your taste buds will definitely thank you!
Here are 15 regional fast food chains you need to try on your next road trip. We promise, your taste buds will definitely thank you!
- In-And-Out
Location: West and South-West States
This hamburger joint out has four items on their menu: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Fries, and Grilled Cheese. All are guaranteed to make you drool.
- Wawa
Location: Northern East Coast and Florida
For those who live close to a Wawa, you know how great this place is. Hoagiefest should be dubbed a national holiday!
- Runza
Location: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska
This fast food chain is known for their international inspired food. Customers can chomp on burgers that have every topping imaginable!
- Del Taco
Location: California, Utah, Michigan, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Nevada
Who doesn’t love tacos? Especially when they are delivered in an instant!
- Golden Krust
Location: New York City
Mainly serving Caribbean food, Golden Krust also has a series of pastries. We are sure you aren’t going to be disappointed in what they’re serving.
- Eat ‘N’ Park
Location: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia
When you arrive at this fast food chain, you definitely have to try the smiley cookie. It’s guaranteed to make you…well, smile!
- Skyline Chili
Location: Ohio, Kentucky, and New York
We are sure you can guess what food is their specialty!
- Pal’s Sudden Service
Location: Tennessee and Virginia
Stop what you're doing and make sure you look up this building. Road-trippers are sure not to miss Pal's Sudden Service!
- Bojangles’
Location: North Carolina and the South East
Known for their fried chicken, Bojangles' has been around since the 70s. Their delicious basics will make you crave for more.
- Zaxby’s
Location: Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia
We had to add another fried chicken specialty on this list! Zaxby's is known for their made-to-order food - including milkshakes!
- Biscuitville
Location: North Carolina and Virginia
Specializing in Southern food, Biscuitville is known for....well, their delicious biscuits. Make sure to also visit them in the morning because they have grits!
- Jollibee
Location: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Washington, Virginia, Florida
Yes, they may have crispy chicken on the menu, but they hilariously also have spaghetti! Apparently, it's delicious.
- Pollo Tropical
Location: Florida Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas
This Caribbean fast food joint will have you swooning over their fresh veggies and chicken! We wish we could grab the food in this photo right now.
- Raising Cane’s
Location: Louisiana
Chicken fingers, fries, and Texas toast - what more could you want?
- Taco Time
Location: Pacific Northwest
If you looked up the word "perfection" in the dictionary, this photo would pop up.
Sarah is a Hufflepuff living in NYC. When she is not traveling or talking to random animals, she is working as a script writer. Tweet her at @lumpyspacederp