We’ll happily vouch for these burger joints, biscuit palaces, and fried chicken hubs.
A good way to keep theSouthern road tripmoving?
When youhit the road this summer, watch for these signs at the exits.
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They rarely disappoint for a fast meal that you’re able to eat in the car.
Here are 13 Southern fast food chains we’ll always love.
Now, the expansion is country-wide.
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you could currently enjoy their classic chicken sandwich and seasonal favorites in 48 states and growing.
The menu is full of burger topping options, like jalapeno, bacon, and avocado.
If you dont like beef, there are plenty of chicken choices to satisfy as well.
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The recipe is top secret, known only to a lucky few.
The origin story is one of hard work and determination from founder Todd Graves.
A side note: Raising Canes is named for the founders Labrador retriever.
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Cook Out
A restaurant is going to be a favorite if you combine burgers and ice cream.
Thats the approach started in the original Cook Out in Greensboro, North Carolina, way back in 1989.
Cook Out has over 40 different flavors of shakes on the menu, including strawberry cheesecake and peach cobbler.
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Those fluffy, buttery creations come out of the oven freshly baked about every 20 minutes.
It refers to the five sons of founders Jerry and Janie Murrell.
Opened in 1969, it quickly grew to 1,000 locations in the next few years.
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By 1980, they were nationwide.
Additionally, there are delicious buttermilk biscuits and cane sugar sweetened tea on the menu also.
Now, the parent company of Popeyes owns that restaurant andChurchs Chicken, another Southern favorite.
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By the 1990s, there were well over 3,000 locations across the country.
Hardees continues to grow, serving up charbroiled burgers, chicken, and more.
Today, there are 500-plus restaurants serving grilled options, fried classics and sandwiches.
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Thats because this Southern burger chain started during the Great Depression, 1932 to be exact.
Thats a lot of burger patties on a steamed buns!
KFC
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There really was a Colonel Sanders.
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