A Chain Link Is Missing In Maine

What's the quickest way to a woman's heart? Diamonds. No; let's be honest... FOOD! 

The Central Maine area is lacking a few delectable chain establishments that are rumored to be legendary. Although I tend to cook my own meals rather than eat out, sometimes late at night my cravings get the best of me and I'd love to be able to add some of these options to my list of places to treat myself.

The famous Krispy Kreme donut shop works it's way around Maine by having locations in Quebec and the closest one in the US can only be reached after a long drive to Connecticut.

Bojangles, famous for their chicken, biscuits and made-from-scratch home cooking, comes in even further on the map, with their closest location being Pennsylvania.

Do you remember the Sonic guys sitting in their car drinking all the different delicious kinds of shakes? I know I always thought about making a late night drive... only a short three and a half hours from Central Maine, located in Massachusetts.

Heading a little to the West comes In-N-Out Burger. California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Texas are the only states lucky enough to have this burger joint.

North Carolina and Ohio are the closest locations to Maine for a Jack In The Box.

If there's no other choice and you're searching for a little change of pace in the style of service, you'll have to head to Boston, Massachusetts as a last resort. There you'll find your closest Dick's Last Resort Restaurant. Famous for their hilarious, yet playful teasing style of treatment for their guests, this place is bound to give the whole family a laugh.

Last on the list comes Chick-fil-A with locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. However, this little gem is rumored to be coming to the Bangor Mall by the end of this year! Last year, according to a Bangor Daily News article, Brenda Morrow, the Northeast regional manager, said, "We very much look forward to serving the communities in Bangor, with an active commitment to supporting local schools and charities.” Northern Maine is sure in for a treat! Let's hope this chick-does-not-delay!