WE ASKED: What chain do you wish came to the Magic City? Here are the top answers!

Photo via IKEA’s Facebook page.

Birmingham has A LOT to offer, but what are we missing?

We asked the following question on the Bham Now Facebook page:

And we received over 570 responses!

Keep reading to learn about the top requested chains.

1. IKEA

To no surprise, coming in at the number one spot: IKEA Home Furnishings.

IKEA is a Scandinavian “build it yourself” furniture store. It is known for being environmentally-friendly and affordable.

They even have their own restaurant INSIDE the warehouse-like store, serving their famous Swedish meatballs!

Closest location: Atlanta, GA

• 441 16th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

2. In-N-Out Burger

(In-N-Out Facebook page)

In a close second place: In-N-Out Burger.

In-N-Out was California’s very first drive-thru hamburger stand! Known for their famous burgers and fries, check out their “not so secret” menu for more fun menu additions.

Closest location: The Woodlands, TX

• 1717 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Coming Soon: Location set to open in Nashville, TN in 2026!

3. Crate & Barrel

This popular furniture store swoops in to take third: Crate & Barrel.

Originally founded in Chicago, IL, they now have over 80 stores across the country.

With trending and modern furniture, check them out for all your household needs!

Closest location: Atlanta, GA

• 3400 Around Lenox Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326

4. Raising Cane’s

The world’s best chicken fingers coming in at number four: Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers.

Being from Louisiana, I am impatiently waiting for Cane’s to join the Magic City!

The Louisiana chain specializes in chicken, fries, and heavenly Texas toast… my mouth is already watering.

Closest location: Tuscaloosa, AL

• 210 McCorvey Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

5. Torchy’s Tacos

Tacos done Texas style taking fifth place: Torchy’s Tacos.

Torchy’s does tacos RIGHT! With fun flavors like Baja shrimp and fried chicken, they have tacos for everyone.

Compliment your tacos with their signature margaritas.

Closest location: Memphis, TN

• 719 S Mendenhall Rd Bldg D, Memphis, TN 38117

Honorable Mentions

Y’all had A LOT of suggestions of chains that should come to town!

Here is a quick list of even MORE places we want to see:

• Tim Horton’s
• WaWa
• Skyline Chili
• Sheetz
• Caribou Coffee
• The Container Store
• Total Wine
• Maggiano’s Little Italy
• Nordstrom (There is a Nordstrom Rack at The Summit, but this would be a flagship)
• Kroger

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