If I had to choose between going to a family restaurant or a chain, it's a no-brainer; every time, I would pick the family restaurant.

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With that being said, there are several chain restaurants where they probably know my order as soon as I sit down at a booth or pull into the drive-thru.

⬇️ You Can't Find These Popular Chain Restaurants In Michigan ⬇️

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A chain restaurant that I wish we had here in Michigan; has locations in 16 different states.

In Texas, they have over 761 locations—I'm talking about Whataburger.

While I spent a year and a half working in San Antonio, Texas, I became addicted to the #4, which is a Jalapeño & Cheese burger. If you get a chance, you got to try it.

Michigan has 46 Of The Top 50 Popular Chain Restaurants In America

Although Michigan has 46 out of the top 50 most popular chain restaurants in America, I find myself wishing for more. Specifically, I would love to see the four missing restaurants open locations here.

These include #47, #45, #38, and my personal favorite, #37.

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Let's take a look at these popular chain restaurants.

50 Most Popular Chain Restaurants in America

YouGov investigated the most popular dining brands in the country, and Stacker compiled the list to give readers context on the findings. Read on to look through America's vast and divergent variety of restaurants—maybe you'll even find a favorite or two.

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The 25 Best Pizza Stops in Michigan, According to Dave Portnoy

Here's every score Barstool Sports president Dave Portnoy has given to Michigan pizza restaurants over the years.

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