When it comes toburger chains, the difference betweenregionaland national brands can be difficult to define.

Here’s a look atsix smaller-scale burger chains serving the highest quality food.

Burgerville advertises its usage ofantibiotic-free beefthat comes from cattle raised in the Pacific Northwest.

whataburger cheeseburger

Whataburger / Facebook

Plus, the chain’s pork, turkey, and chicken are all antibiotic-free, too.

It was also ranked #1 inUSA Today’sannual Best Regional Fast Foodfor 2022.

Atop-ranked regional burger chain, Whataburger is routinely pitted against California chain In-N-Out in terms of quality.

burgerville

Burgerville / Facebook

The comparison of the chains is unending on Twitter.

Whataburger won the popular vote the same year, though, in a survey conducted byUSA Today.

Founded in North Carolina, the burger and BBQ chain is mostly concentrated in the Southeast.

Dick’s Drive-In

Dick’s Drive-In / Facebook

Above all else, Cook Out prides itself on the freshness of its ingredients.

If you pass by one of these regional burger chains, don’t skip them!

Get your fast-food fix from one of these spots with the highest quality ingredients.

culver’s butterburger cheese and onion rings

Culver’s / Facebook

A previous version of this article was originally published on September 11, 2022.

It has been updated with new information.

Whataburger meal

Whataburger / Facebook

cook out burger, fries, and corn dog

Cook Out / Facebook

Milos Hamburgers

Milo’s Hamburgers / Facebook