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(#33) Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
- American food, Fast food
Bojangles' began in 1977 and has since spread across the South.
Chicken and biscuits are at the heart of its menu. Cajun fried chicken is popular, and the "hefty, zesty" sausage biscuits can be ordered for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Signature sides include dirty rice and Cajun pinto beans.
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(#30) Cluck-U Chicken
Cluck-U Chicken, also known as Cluckster's, was founded by a college student (the "U" stands for "University"). Started in 1985, the chain is known for its wings and offers many specialty sauces, such as honey hickory, teriyaki, mustard barbecue, Cajun, Cluckster’s hot, buffalo traditional, sweet chili, garlic parmesan, and chipotle.
The eatery's fries - or as Cluck-U calls them, spuds - are unique, as well. Options include cheese, buffalo, and gravy spuds.
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(#11) Hawaii - Zippy’s
Founded in 1966, Zippy’s now operates 24 locations in Hawaii. Chili is a Zippy’s bestseller; the restaurant claims to sell 100 tons of chili every month.
Other favorites include Korean fried chicken and sushi.
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(#13) Illinois - Portillo’s
Portillo’s first opened its doors in 1963 on North Avenue in Villa Park, just outside Chicago, as a hot dog stand. The company is based in Illinois, but ships food to all states.
The menu is varied, but favorites include hot dogs, beef sandwiches, and shakes and malts.
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(#31) Blake's Lotaburger
- Hamburger, American food, Fast food
Founded in 1952, Blake’s Lotaburger quickly became a New Mexico tradition. Its flagship menu item is the LOTA Burger with Green Chile & Cheese.
The green chiles, from New Mexico's Hatch Valley, are a point of pride, and have helped Blake's earn national awards for the best green chile burger.
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(#19) Maine - Luke's Lobster
Luke's Lobster was founded in the East Village in 2009, concentrating on fresh seafood. Favorite menu items include lobster, crab, and shrimp rolls.
The eatery prides itself on delivering traceable, sustainable seafood to guests across the country - and yes, they'll ship fresh seafood directly to your door.
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Fast food originated in the United States in the 1950s and has now developed into a popular industry with a market value of up to 238 billion dollars. Many fast-food chains contain American culture, and each state has the most representative fast-food chain brands. As the birthplace of the fast-food chain industry in the United States, do you know any of the best brands and their hometown?
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