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Fast-casual menu that gives you room to push protein up or portions down without a long script. Build-your-own orders make it easier to keep the meal normal-sized and protein-forward.

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Bootlegger Club Unwich

330 cal·31g protein·20g fat
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Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,180mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Bootlegger Club Unwich when you want the highest-protein lettuce-wrap option in the current menu guide.

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Bootlegger Club Unwich Swap

330 cal·31g protein·20g fat
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Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,180mg sodium.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Bootlegger Club for the Unwich when you want the highest-protein lettuce-wrap version.

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Bootlegger Club (8-inch)

680 cal·44g protein·23g fat·6g fiber
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Best for: Good when you want a real meal and a built-in backup for later.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,890mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Bootlegger Club 8-inch only if the higher sodium load is acceptable.

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Club Lulu Unwich

340 cal·22g protein·24g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,060mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Club Lulu Unwich for a turkey-and-bacon Unwich with strong protein and lower carbs.

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Turkey Tom Unwich

250 cal·15g protein·17g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 700mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Turkey Tom Unwich when you want a lower-carb turkey option.

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Turkey Tom Unwich Swap

250 cal·15g protein·17g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 700mg sodium.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Turkey Tom for the Unwich when you want the same turkey profile with much lower carbs.

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Big John Unwich

270 cal·17g protein·20g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 650mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Big John Unwich for a lower-carb roast beef option.

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Big John Unwich Swap

270 cal·17g protein·20g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 650mg sodium.

How to order: Swap the 8-inch Big John for the Unwich when you want roast beef with less bread and fewer carbs.

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Big John (8-inch)

500 cal·26g protein·21g fat
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Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,110mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Big John 8-inch for a roast beef option with a bit more protein.

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