Did your favorite make the list?

In those cases, Southerners know the value of high-quality fast-food meal.

Here are 12 of the best Southern fast-food chain restaurants, according to our readers.

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Chick-fil-A

This list couldnt start with any place other than the ubiquitous Southern stapleChick-fil-A.

Instead, they focus on a certified Southern staple,chicken salad.

The first Bojangles opened in Charlotte in 1977, but now spans the region and beyond.

Chick-fil-A

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Try one on Texas toast, and dont forget to ask for their famous Fancy Ketchup!

And of course, you have to wash it all down with a sweet tea.

The brand has beenbrewing their ownsince 1946.

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding into new cities

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Did we mention the chain offers more than40 flavors of milkshakes?

Whats not to love?

The simple menu of chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, and Canes Sauce always delivers.

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Plus, any placenamed after a doggets extra points in our book.

But ask most return customers and theyll tell you, the classics will always be fried chicken and biscuits.

Churchs has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.

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A sackful of sliders and pups is still a favorite Southern lunch.

As the name suggests, the spot is known for one thing and one thing only: biscuits.

You wont regret either option.

Milo’s Hamburger

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Cook Out Big Double Burger Tray with Milkshake

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This Guy Is Selling a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich for $100

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A Man walking to the entrance of church’s chicken at Vancouver,BC Canada

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Krystal

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Jack’s

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