Momma9
Veteran
I guess it is kind of a pet peeve of mine, but I do not like chain restaurants! It seems weird to me to get the exact same plate or package of food at a restaurant in different places, KWIM? And it seems the food would is more processed than at a locally owned place. Not to mention that your money is going to some big corporation somewhere, at least in part. When you eat local you fully support your local community.
It is so sad watching good, locally owned restaurants go out of business and more chain restaurants open up. IHOP is the latest here, yuk! Not long ago my car broke down and the only place to eat breakfast nearby was Cracker Barrel. I got only food for my small children and a cup of coffee and it was $15 plus a tip! My local place has great food, bigger portions, and I could have fed all of us for that price.
I find the food at our local places is much superior to chain food! I love our local Thai and Japanese restaurants. I feel fortunate to be able to get their yummy food in a rural area of midwest USA. We also have a local truck-stop type homecooking restaurant that is excellent. Real mashed potatoes, fried chicken cooked in cast iron skillets, and most everything homemade and reasonable prices. I just do not see how anyone can go to a chain restaurant!
It is so sad watching good, locally owned restaurants go out of business and more chain restaurants open up. IHOP is the latest here, yuk! Not long ago my car broke down and the only place to eat breakfast nearby was Cracker Barrel. I got only food for my small children and a cup of coffee and it was $15 plus a tip! My local place has great food, bigger portions, and I could have fed all of us for that price.
I find the food at our local places is much superior to chain food! I love our local Thai and Japanese restaurants. I feel fortunate to be able to get their yummy food in a rural area of midwest USA. We also have a local truck-stop type homecooking restaurant that is excellent. Real mashed potatoes, fried chicken cooked in cast iron skillets, and most everything homemade and reasonable prices. I just do not see how anyone can go to a chain restaurant!