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[Rage Against the McKee]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

[michigancat]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

when I am on a road trip and can't access my phone it is very handy to visit a chain restaurant rather than take a chance on the local mom and pop. Also like, Popeye's is amazing.

[Rage Against the McKee]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

when I am on a road trip and can't access my phone it is very handy to visit a chain restaurant rather than take a chance on the local mom and pop. Also like, Popeye's is amazing.

I have never been to a local mom and pop fried chicken place that wasn't better than Popeye's. I've only been to 3 or 4 of them, though.

[michigancat]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

when I am on a road trip and can't access my phone it is very handy to visit a chain restaurant rather than take a chance on the local mom and pop. Also like, Popeye's is amazing.

I have never been to a local mom and pop fried chicken place that wasn't better than Popeye's. I've only been to 3 or 4 of them, though.

I have been to quite a few! Also been to a lot of local places that serve worse steak than Texas Roadhouse and worse breakfast than Waffle House.

[Rage Against the McKee]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

when I am on a road trip and can't access my phone it is very handy to visit a chain restaurant rather than take a chance on the local mom and pop. Also like, Popeye's is amazing.

I have never been to a local mom and pop fried chicken place that wasn't better than Popeye's. I've only been to 3 or 4 of them, though.

I have been to quite a few! Also been to a lot of local places that serve worse steak than Texas Roadhouse and worse breakfast than Waffle House.

Yeah,  I have had bad steaks and bad breakfasts. Still worth the risk.

[catastrophe]

there really is no reason or excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

Other than convenience, price, reliability of product and preparation…

I don't see any difference in convenience, and price sort of depends on which chain restaurant vs which local restaurant you are talking about. "Reliability of product and preparation" is a negative. I don't want the exact same meal prepared the exact same way everywhere I go.

Pretty much every fast food and fast dining chain has an app (with deals and rewards) that lets you order ahead, plus you already know the menu, so I’m not sure how you could call convenience a toss up.

And trying something new is great as long as your goal isn’t feeding a small family very quickly with food you know they’ll enjoy.

I’m not trying to change anyone’s mind. Just helping them understand why like a super massive industry exists.

[mocat]

oh yeah i forgot about kids. kids is a perfectly good excuse to go to a chain restaurant.

[michigancat]

I will not judge those who look down on those who eat in chain restaurants, no will I judge those who prefer them! All preferences are valid. People like what they like!

[Stevesie60]

I will not judge those who look down on those who eat in chain restaurants, no will I judge those who prefer them! All preferences are valid. People like what they like!

Hell yeah

[wetwillie]

How many stores do you have to have before you become a chain?

Is Jack Stack a chain?

[michigancat]

How many stores do you have to have before you become a chain?

Is Jack Stack a chain?

If you are the sort of person who cares about that sort of things, I think a pretty good metric might be having a presence in multiple metro areas.

[Cartierfor3]

My in laws adore chain restaurants. So sometimes its like "yeah sure Chili's is fine tonight"

[CNS]

Chains are whatever.  What's crazy is when people travel to cities they haven't been to, and then go to chains. 

[Spracne]

Chains are whatever.  What's crazy is when people travel to cities they haven't been to, and then go to chains.

I like trying American chains abroad, particularly McDonald's.

[CNS]

Chains are whatever.  What's crazy is when people travel to cities they haven't been to, and then go to chains.

I like trying American chains abroad, particularly McDonald's.

To each their own.  That always strikes my FOMO as a waste, unless it's airport day. 

[Rage Against the McKee]

Chains are whatever.  What's crazy is when people travel to cities they haven't been to, and then go to chains.

I like trying American chains abroad, particularly McDonald's.

To each their own.  That always strikes my FOMO as a waste, unless it's airport day.

I went to a McDonald's in Milan. I wasn't planning on eating there, but they had a guy in a suit guarding the bathroom. So I bought a pastry so I could show the guy the receipt and go use a toilet that didn't have a seat.

[CNS]

No #2's!  Even if you see them on the menu!

[nicname]

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[steve dave]

Replace vegan with carnivore imo


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[nicname]

Replace vegan with carnivore imo


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They are very similar. There isn’t a 4 Spider-Men meme template.

[Cire]

Chains should be cheap, incredibly fast and efficient and they should taste the exact same whether you are in Olathe or Kalamazoo.

that is their purpose on this earth.