Eight West Coast brands we wish would expand Nationwide

The West Coast is home to some of the country's most well-known regional restaurant chains.

Franchises such as In-N-Out Burger and Eggslut have built a name for themselves across the country. 

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles and Din Tai Fung, in addition to burger businesses, deserve to grow.

The West Coast is full of breathtaking scenery, historic sites, and delectable cuisine. 

Some of its chain restaurants are so good that there is no space between the cuisine and those who enjoy it. But for many, sampling the best of the West Coast remains a pipe dream.

Here are several West Coast chains that we wish were more widely available around the world

Burgerville offers meals prepared with regional ingredients.

Burgerville , located in the Pacific Northwest coast, takes pleasure in using local produce, meat, fish, and dairy in their dishes.

Burgerville's website claims that 72% of the chain's food is sourced within 400 miles of Vancouver, Washington.

The menu, which includes items such as hamburgers, vegetarian burgers, and fish and chips, exclusively features selections made with seasonal ingredients.

A favorite on the West Coast is In-N-Out Burger

In-N-Out Burger is a West Coast cult favorite that is largely found in California.

The restaurant delivers great yet affordable burgers as well as the famed "animal-style" fries topped with cheese, Thousand Island spread, and fried onions.

As much as many people desire the chain to grow, Carl Van Fleet, In-N-Out's vice president of planning and development, previously told Business Insider in 2017 that the firm had no intentions to grow outside the six states where it now operates.

At Wienerschnitzel, you can top your hot dog with anything from fries to chili

Wienerschnitzel bills itself as the "World's Largest Hot Dog Chain," with outlets largely in California.

Its affordable menu caters to all hot-dog needs, with toppings such as chili, relish, cheddar, kraut, bacon, and fries available. 

Although the majority of the chain's sites are on the West Coast, it has begun to grow to states such as Illinois and Louisiana.

Since 1952, Fatburger has been selling traditional hamburgers.

 

Fatburger began in 1952 as a makeshift burger stand where Lovie Yancey served celebrities such as Redd Foxx and Ray Charles.

Since then, it's grown into a popular West Coast franchise with only a few locations in other states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania. However, the chain has also expanded abroad, with branches in Africa, Asia, and Europe. 

Customers can choose regular burgers, veggie burgers, and even carb-conscious "Skinny Burgers" alongside fries and shakes at the establishment. 

Beginning to spread outside of California is Umami Burger

Umami Burger is built on the umami flavor, which is a Japanese word that loosely translates to "savoriness" and is said to be the root of many common food cravings

Miso paste, cheese, onions, and umami ketchup are used to meticulously create the burgers to meet those demands.

Although the chain is primarily available in California, it also has a few outlets in Chicago and New York City.

From tacos to tamales, King Taco has it all.

While many fast-food restaurants on the West Coast provide their unique burgers, King Taco aims to set a different craving.

The well-known taco restaurant in Southern California began as a single food truck in the 1970s and expanded to include more than 20 physical sites. 

Farmer Boys makes it simple to obtain farm-to-table meals.

farmer boys menu is the place to go if you're seeking farm-fresh fast cuisine on the West Coast.

The restaurant, which has numerous locations in Southern California and Nevada, provides burgers and breakfast meals created only with products from select local vendors to emphasize the farm-to-table image.

They also provide a variety of delicacies such as handmade dressings and in-house ground coffee.

Southern cuisine is made available to Californians at Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles.

Though chicken-and-waffles is generally a Southern meal, Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is known for serving up delicious soul food to California residents.

The restaurant, which has only eight locations in Los Angeles, serves chicken and waffles alongside other Southern comfort foods like biscuits and gravy, mac & cheese, cornbread, and collard greens.