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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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Wrap Grilled Chicken

460 cal·42g protein·9g fat
NormalGentleProtein-forwardDrive-thru friendly

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

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the Grilled Chicken Wrap when you want the highest-protein wrap in this rebuild.

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

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6" Grilled Chicken

300 cal·26g protein·5g fat
SmallGentleEasy protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the 6" Grilled Chicken for a higher-protein sandwich that still stays under 400 calories.

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6" Roast Beef

300 cal·25g protein·4g fat
SmallGentleEasy protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

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

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6" Rotisserie-Style Chicken

310 cal·24g protein·6g fat
SmallGentleEasy protein

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

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

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

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6" Oven Roasted Turkey

270 cal·20g protein·4g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the 6" Oven Roasted Turkey when you want a leaner turkey sandwich in the under-400 range.

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6" Black Forest Ham

280 cal·19g protein·5g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

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

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#16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Salad

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

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

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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6" Veggie Delite

220 cal·10g protein·3g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Choose the 6" Veggie Delite when you want the lightest sandwich in this rebuild.

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