Virginians Most Want This Chain To Open In Their State

Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home, whether it’s a cult-favorite fast food chain, a beloved grocery store or a gym franchise they’ve only seen on TV.

But which chain would Virginians like to see most in their state?

Financial media company MarketBeat recently surveyed more than 3,000 people, asking them that question. Those surveyed included a balanced mix across age, gender and geography.

The results revealed Virginians want In-N-Out Burger to open in the Commonwealth.

"Virginians hear plenty about In-N-Out from friends on the West Coast but have never had it close to home," MarketBeat wrote. "The fresh, pared-back menu and cult “secret items” make it a consistent top pick when locals talk about missing brands."

Coming in at No. 2 was White Castle.

Virginians who’ve tried White Castle while traveling north often talk about those tiny sliders and iconic boxes," MarketBeat wrote. "With no presence in the Mid-Atlantic, it’s one of the chains locals joke they’d line up for if it ever arrived."

Finally, residents would like Texas-based H-E-B to open in Virginia.

"Texans living in Virginia often joke that H-E-B is what they miss most. With its low prices, strong regional identity, and cult snacks, it would stand out in the state’s competitive grocery scene," MarketBeat wrote.

Nationally, no brand came up more often than In-N-Out Burger. From Alabama to Wisconsin, residents across the country listed the cult California chain as their dream arrival. East Coast grocery chain Wegmans also ranked in the top three in more than a dozen states, including some far outside its current footprint like Texas, New Mexico and Utah.

Meanwhile, not every wish was food. States like Alaska (LA Fitness), Colorado (Movement Climbing + Fitness) and Utah (SoulCycle) had an appetite for national gym and lifestyle brands.

See every state's top pick at MarketBeat.com.