17 Restaurant Chains You'll Almost Exclusively Find In The Midwest

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17 Restaurant Chains You'll Almost Exclusively Find In The Midwest

The Midwest – Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota — has birthed some popular restaurant chains over the years including Wendy's (Ohio), White Castle (Kansas), and Culver's (Wisconsin) to name a few. Not only is this area fertile ground for the restaurant industry because of its diverse makeup, but the cost of doing business in the area makes it equally attractive.

Plus, Americans frequently pass through the area, especially because the highway system is conducive to travel and an "on-the-go lifestyle" — crucial components to restaurant chain success. Yet, some Midwest-born restaurants have kept to their roots an