However variations on the traditional club sandwich abound. NPR compared its calorie count to that of McDonald's Premium Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich. Other sources find the origin of the club sandwich to be up for debate. The club sandwich may have originated at the Union Club of New York City. Club Sandwich is a 2013 Mexican comedy film written and directed by Fernando Eimbcke. A book like this is a club sandwich, with turkey, salami, tomato, cheese, lettuce.