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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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6" Rotisserie-Style Chicken

310 cal·24g protein·6g fat
SmallGentleEasy proteinDrive-thru friendly

Best for: Good when speed matters more than studying the menu.

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 750mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the 6" Rotisserie-Style Chicken for a protein-forward sandwich that stays under 400 calories.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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6" Roast Beef

500 cal·31g protein·23g fat
SmallNausea watchProtein-forward

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 1,120mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the 6" Roast Beef when you want a classic sandwich with solid protein.

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6" Veggie Delite

320 cal·17g protein·10g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when speed matters more than studying the menu.

How to order: Choose the 6" Veggie Delite when you want the lightest sandwich in the current menu guide.

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6" Grilled Chicken

510 cal·31g protein·25g fat
SmallRich/heavyProtein-forward

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 830mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the 6" Grilled Chicken for a higher-protein sandwich.

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#16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Salad

300 cal·23g protein·10g fat·25g sugar
SmallGentleEasy protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,110mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the #16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Salad when you want a lighter salad with strong protein and a sweeter sauce profile.

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Wrap Grilled Chicken

680 cal·48g protein·31g fat
Split-friendlyRich/heavyProtein-forward

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 1,240mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the Grilled Chicken Wrap when you want a protein-forward wrap.

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6" Oven Roasted Turkey

480 cal·26g protein·23g fat
SmallNot friedEasy protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,150mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the 6" Oven Roasted Turkey when you want a turkey sandwich with solid protein.

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6" Black Forest Ham

490 cal·25g protein·23g fat
SmallNausea watchEasy protein

Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,190mg sodium.

How to order: Choose the 6" Black Forest Ham when you want a standard sandwich with moderate protein.

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