10. Culver's: Started in Wisconsin in the 1980s, Culver%u2019s, which offers fresh

frozen custard and burgers, is still predominantly in the Midwest but has also

expanded into Texas. Culver%u2019s also features its own brand of root beer.

9. Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill: Rubio%u2019s, which was founded in California in the

1980s, offers Mexican food using fresh sustainable seafood with an emphasis on

tacos. The company operates 190 locations in California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado

and Nevada.

8. Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Another fast food chain that specializes in subs,

Potbelly, which was founded in Chicago in 1977, has locations in 23 states. It

often has local musicians performing live at a Potbelly Sandwich Shop.

7. Firehouse Subs: Founded just 20 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, by former

firefighters, Firehouse Subs specializes in hot subs and also offers subs and

salads under 500 calories. It has more than 700 restaurants in 36 states.

6. Chick-Fil-A: Chick-fil-A, which is headquartered in Atlanta and specializes

in chicken sandwiches. It is known for it's quality of its food and of its

service.

5. Jason's Deli: Founded in Texas in 1976, Jason%u2019s Deli offers a deli-style menu

with sandwiches, salads and soups. It boasts 240 locations across 28 states. In

the last decade, the company has eliminated trans fats, high fructose corn syrup

and MSG from all of its food.

4. The Habit Burger Grill: The Habit Burger Grill was started in California in

1969 and like In-N-Out Burger, it has remained on the small side, with only 100

locations in California, Arizona and Utah.

3. Portillo's Hot Dogs: Portillo%u2019s specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs and

sandwiches. It has less than 50 locations, mostly in the Chicago area, as well

as in Arizona and California, but you can order some items online.

2. Papa Murphy's Take N'Bake Pizza: Customers order their pizza in the store but

take it home to bake, reducing the restaurant%u2019s costs significantly. The

company, which has more than 1,400 locations in the U.S., went public in May,

and is noted for the quality of its food, politeness of its staff, and the speed

of its service.

1. In-N-Out Burger: One of the cruelest April Fool%u2019s jokes to New Yorkers a few

years ago was the announcement by an anonymous prankster that In-N-Out Burger

was going to open a location in the Big Apple. The top burger chain in the

country, however, actually wants to remain small and confines itself to the West

Coast. The quality of its food helped it win this highly coveted spot.

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