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From KFC to In-N-Out: 7 Local Dupes for Global Fast Food Favorites
If you love global food chains, here are 7 local dupes for some of the biggest names in fast food. Whether you’re boycotting or just want to support local, these Lebanese twins will make you feel like you’re having the real deal.
1. Chicken Way
A dupe for: KFC
Craving that crispy, golden KFC fix? This local spot serves up fried chicken that’s just as crunchy and juicy. Even the buckets will give you déjà vu.
Locations: Centro Mall, City Mall, Msharafieh, Bliss Street, Bchara El Khoury
Phone number: 76 566 999
2. Meat Way
A dupe for: McDonald’s
The same people that founded Chicken Way, which is a local alternative for KFC, decided to open Meat Way so people also have an alternative for McDonald’s.
Locations: Centro Mall, Bliss Street
3. Four Guys
A dupe for: Five Guys
Just with one less guy. FOUR GUYS is open in Amchit, and it looks exactly like the famous American chain, down to the peanuts.
Location: Amchit
Phone number: 878 789 71
4. Stories
A dupe for: Starbucks
With over 20 branches all over Lebanon, Stories is the ultimate dupe that took Lebanon by storm. A more affordable alternative to Starbucks that also serves froyo.
5. Ca Burgers
A dupe for: In-N-Out
Ca Burgers is all about bringing the California-style burgers to life. Much like In-N-Out, its simple menu and West Coast vibes focus on quality over flash.
Location: Gemmayze
Phone number: 81 031 177
6. WeMac
A dupe for: McDonald’s
Lebanon’s latest answer to the golden arches, WeMac is a near-perfect McDonald’s replica. A small cedar tree on the packaging is a subtle reminder that this one’s made in Lebanon!
Location: Hadath, near Karout Mall
Phone number: 03 819 849
7. Copy Cat
A dupe for: Everything!
McDonald’s, KFC, Malak Al Tawouk, even Roadster… this spot is a dupe for almost everything. They take each brand’s most famous dishes and give them their own spin. Even the packaging looks like its mimicking the originals.
Location: Zalka
Phone number: 71 221 127
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