19 Regional Food Chains You Desperately Wish Would Go National

“Give me In-N-Out, or give me death.” —the East Coast

Jimmy John's

Gourmet sandwich king Jimmy John's has stores in 43 states, which is NOT ENOUGH. The signature "Gargantuan" is filled with genoa salami, sliced smoked ham, capicola, roast beef, turkey and provolone with onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and homemade Italian dressing.

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Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice (also known as Rita's Water Ice) sells its delicious ices and custards up and down the East Coast and in a few other spots. They also have a tradition of giving away a free small ice on the first day of spring each year. Can we have global custard soon, please?

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Steak 'n' Shake

THOSE SKINNY FRIES. While you might have assumed everyone got to hang out at the 24-hour burger-and-milkshake joint during high school, the Shake is only in 22 states. Pour out a little Side by Side shake for the have-nots.

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Taco Cabana

A 24-hour taco place? OK. But as of now, you can only get your Taco Cabana on in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. :(

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