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Drive-Thru Fast Decisions

When speed matters, use short scripts and pre-selected defaults to avoid decision fatigue in line. These picks prioritize fast ordering and predictable macros.

Nutrition values are best-effort estimates and can vary by location.

3 rules for this topic

  • 1Use short scripts you can say in one sentence.
  • 2Pick from top three options before reaching the speaker.
  • 3Avoid customizations that cause long corrections.

Top picks across restaurants

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Chipotle

Double Chicken Burrito Bowl

70g protein · 560 cal · 21g fat

Burrito bowl with double chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and romaine. Skip rice, cheese, and sour cream.

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Chick-fil-A

Grilled Filet plus 12ct Grilled Nuggets

67g protein · 450 cal · 14g fat

Order a grilled chicken sandwich with no bun and add a 12-count grilled nuggets. Pair with fruit cup.

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Chipotle

Steak and Chicken Salad Bowl

66g protein · 610 cal · 28g fat

Salad base with half steak, half chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, tomatillo-green salsa, and guac.

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QDOBA

Double Grilled Chicken Bowl

64g protein · 540 cal · 18g fat

Bowl with double grilled chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, pico, lettuce. No queso.

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QDOBA

Steak and Chicken Protein Bowl

62g protein · 620 cal · 27g fat

Protein bowl with half steak and half chicken, black beans, salsa roja, lettuce, and guac.

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Chick-fil-A

Egg White Grill plus 8ct Grilled Nuggets

51g protein · 500 cal · 17g fat

Breakfast order: Egg White Grill sandwich plus 8-count grilled nuggets.

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Chick-fil-A

Market Salad Double Chicken

51g protein · 520 cal · 22g fat

Market salad with grilled filet added on top, light vinaigrette, no granola.

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Subway

Double Turkey Chopped Salad

48g protein · 350 cal · 10g fat

Protein bowl with double turkey, all non-starchy veggies, vinegar, and mustard. No croutons.

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Wendy's

Large Chili plus Grilled Chicken

47g protein · 520 cal · 19g fat

Large chili with a grilled chicken fillet on top. Skip crackers.

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Panera Bread

Half Caesar with Extra Chicken

45g protein · 470 cal · 24g fat

Order half Caesar salad and add extra grilled chicken. Dressing on the side.

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Chipotle

Chicken Fresh Bowl

44g protein · 470 cal · 17g fat

Bowl with chicken, white rice, black beans, pico de gallo, roasted chili-corn salsa, and extra lettuce.

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Subway

Rotisserie Chicken Wrap

44g protein · 490 cal · 18g fat

Spinach wrap with rotisserie chicken, spinach, cucumber, tomato, onions, and light chipotle sauce.

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Popeyes

5pc Blackened Tenders

43g protein · 280 cal · 11g fat

5 piece blackened tenders (non-breaded) with green beans or red beans and rice (no rice).

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Wingstop

Classic Wings (6pc, Plain)

42g protein · 420 cal · 28g fat

6 piece classic wings, plain, with celery sticks.

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Wingstop

Classic Wings (6pc, Lemon Pepper)

42g protein · 430 cal · 29g fat

6 piece classic wings, lemon pepper dry rub, with celery sticks.

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Panda Express

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Plate

42g protein · 480 cal · 20g fat

Plate with grilled teriyaki chicken, super greens, and mixed veggies. Ask for light sauce.

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QDOBA

Chicken Taco Salad

42g protein · 500 cal · 24g fat

Taco salad with grilled chicken, fajita veggies, pico, salsa verde, and romaine. Skip shell.

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  • combo upsells
  • large sweet drinks
  • extra sauce defaults

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