Chick-fil-A is betting big on Nashville, Shake Shack is finally here, and it won’t be long before Gino’s East is serving gooey Chicago deep-dish pizza in SoBro.

But even with those additions, many Nashville transplants yearn for the beloved restaurant chains from their hometowns or places they’ve visited over the years.

Here are 10 popular restaurant chains that have yet to expand to Nashville:

Buddy's Pizza

The world has finally caught on to the deliciousness of Detroit-style pizza. The crust on this indulgent pan pizza is crispy on the bottom and edges but chewy on the inside. It's topped with gooey cheese and then the sauce is ladled on top. Nashville now has two restaurants specializing in Detroit-style pizza: Night Train Pizza and Emmy Squared. What we’re missing, though, is my own childhood favorite: Buddy’s Pizza. The originator of the Detroit-style pan pizza has expanded in southeast Michigan but has yet to leave the state.

In-N-Out Burger

This California-based chain with a cult-like following serves burgers, fries and milkshakes, along with a "not-so-secret menu" for customizing burgers. The popular Double-Double comes with two beef patties sans preservatives or fillers on a toasted bun, topped with two American cheese slices, fresh or grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and “spread” (which tastes like Thousand Island dressing). The company has expanded to six states, but Nashvillians would have to travel 650 miles to the closest In-N-Out in Rockwall, Texas, to satisfy a craving.

Taco Cabana

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Taco Cabana is known for its fresh tortillas, bright interior, outdoor patios and all-night hours. In its hometown, the chain is a go-to late-night spot for hungry college students. Taco Cabana’s breakfast tacos, crispy shell bowls and queso are so popular there’s even an online petition to bring a location to Nashville.

Sweetgreen

If you think salads are boring, one trip to Sweetgreen will probably change your mind. This trendy, Los Angeles-based chain serves delicious salads and grain bowls made with produce from small and mid-size growers. Sustainability and animal welfare are core values for the company, which has locations on the East and West Coasts and in Chicago. Dishes such as the curry chickpea bowl, kale Caesar salad and lentil and avocado salad make Sweetgreen a favorite for healthy eats.

Whataburger

Whataburger, another Texas-headquartered chain, got Nashville’s hopes up last year when the company posted a job opening on LinkedIn for an area manager in Nashville. But the chain said it was just trying to attract candidates to other stores and did not have plans to revive a Nashville location. The beloved southern chain allows — and even encourages — you to customize your burger in thousands of different ways, which is pretty unusual for a fast-food chain.

Skyline Chili

This sometimes-misunderstood Cincinnati chain doesn’t really care what you think of it and is going to keep serving its chili covered spaghetti to Ohioans who love it. At Skyline, Coney dogs and noodles are both covered in their somewhat sweet chili sauce and topped with a mound of shredded cheddar cheese. If you’ve visited the Buckeye State, you’ve probably seen a Skyline restaurant, cans of their chili in supermarkets or their logo at a professional sporting event.

Cava

Mediterranean fast-casual chain Cava is growing like crazy and the company just bought competitor Zoe’s Kitchen. There will be 75 Cava outposts by the end of the year, mostly on the East Coast and in Southern California, but the brand has yet to enter the Tennessee market. The completely customizable menu allows you to pick your base (salad, greens and grains, grain bowl, pita or mini pitas) and then add dips and spreads, protein, toppings and dressing.

Portillo’s

Chicagoans are serious about their hot dogs. Seven toppings, no ketchup, all-beef Vienna hot dog and a poppy seed bun. Those are the elements that make up Portillo’s classic Chicago-style dog and people will stand in long lines to get one. The 55-year-old chain has become a Chicago institution, where people can enjoy hot dogs “the right way,” and Italian beef sandwiches made with thinly sliced beef cooked with a blend of spices.

Primanti Bros.

Pittsburgh classic Primanti Bros. is known for ultra-hearty sandwiches stacked with grilled meat, melted cheese, an oil and vinegar-based coleslaw, tomatoes and French fries. The chain has been featured everywhere from National Geographic magazine to Travel Channel’s "Man v. Food." Primanti Bros. has locations in seven states but none in Tennessee.

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

At Raising Cane’s, chicken fingers are king and there’s not much else on the menu. The fast-growing Louisiana-based chain serves its signature box combo entree with four chicken tenders, Cane’s dipping sauce, coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries, Texas toast and a drink. Tennesseans can get their fix in Knoxville, but there’s no location in the Nashville area.

Reach Lizzy Alfs at lalfs@tennessean.com or 615-726-5948 and on Twitter @lizzyalfs.